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.

US Secretary of State Blinken: The victims of Hamas attacks include at least 33 US citizens; a humanitarian ceasefire must be considered to provide aid to Gaza.

The board of directors of Gazprom approved the revised annual investment plan for 2023. The company will spend 1.97 trillion rubles in investment throughout the year.

Meta Platforms (META.O) has little short-term fluctuations.

The Kremlin said Putin discussed Middle East issues and bilateral cooperation with Erdogan.