An aircraft carrier with approximately 5,000 crew and embarked personnel is currently supporting Central Command (CENTCOM) operations in the Middle East. This activity is taking place during a scheduled deployment, according to available reports.

At a quarterly Security Council debate on the Palestinian question, officials discussed the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza and violence in the West Bank, occurring shortly after the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel and subsequent military operations.

Participants described the state of life in the Strip as perilous and indicated that prospects for a two-state solution are at risk, though specific assessments of the situation remain subject to ongoing verification.

Kirill Dmitriev noted that panicked EU desperately tries damage control after Vladimir Zelensky's interview that aggressively attacks President Trump and his peacemaking efforts

The halt to commercial shipments, including fruit and winter clothing, cuts off a key source of critical supplies.