White House: US President Biden and the Australian Prime Minister will announce cooperation in science and technology innovation, including artificial intelligence, clean energy and critical minerals.

The Fed accepted a total of $1.098 trillion from 97 counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

French President Macron: There is no excuse for the suffering of civilians in the Gaza Strip.

U.S. 2-year Treasury yields narrowed slightly after the Treasury auction.

French President Macron: Hamas’s attacks are also a disaster for the Palestinian people. Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people. France will continue to support the Palestinian people and the Palestinian Authority.

US President Biden: Humanitarian aid to Gaza is not progressing fast enough.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas: He will not accept any security or military solution that further aggravates tensions and may lead to regional or even world war.

Palestinian President Abbas: We call for an immediate end to this aggression and protection for our people.

According to Nikkei: The Japanese government and the Liberal Democratic Party are considering a one-time tax reduction of 40,000 yen per person as part of the economic stimulus plan. The Japanese government also plans to provide cash assistance of 70,000 yen to low-income families who are exempt from municipal taxes. Tax cuts and cash aid are expected to cost about 5 trillion yen.

Russia’s representative to the United Nations said it did not support the actions proposed by the United States on the Israel/Gaza issue and proposed an alternative draft resolution.

The Israel Defense Forces cracked down on Gaza militants who entered Israel by sea.

MP: Emmer failed to reach the 217-vote threshold and voting continues. (Emer previously won the Republican nomination for Speaker of the House of Representatives before the full House vote)

According to Indian media: India has lowered the export floor price of basmati rice to US$950 per ton.

U.S. Republican Congressman Mike Pence: The only candidates left for speaker are Emmer and Johnson.

According to Politico reporters: U.S. Republican Congressman Hearn was eliminated from the speakership vote.

US Secretary of State Blinken: Efforts should be redoubled to build a lasting political solution between Israel and the Palestinians.

Market news: Lebanese Hezbollah said it attacked Israeli posts with guided missiles.