Reactions to 2012 Gaza War

The Israeli army continued its brutal assaults in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip on Thursday, with Iran asserting its readiness for "any scenario" in response to Israel's recent threats.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to arrive in Cairo on Wednesday to meet top Egyptian officials to discuss and push efforts for a possible cease-fire in Gaza.

The visit marks his 10th trip to the Middle East since Israel launched its deadly war on Gaza on Oct. 7.

U.N. Security Council members denounced the Israeli military's recent attack on a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza that killed at least 100 Palestinians, while Russia and China held the U.S. accountable for the incident due to weapons support.

Türkiye's Foreign Ministry on Friday praised Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S. for their mediation efforts in securing a lasting cease-fire in Gaza, urging Israel to respond positively to the Palestinians' commitment to peace.