An aid ship bound for the Gaza Strip to break a months-long Israeli blockade is about 97 nautical miles (180 kilometers) off the territory’s coast, a European lawmaker said on Saturday.

Those killed in the strikes include four people in an apartment building in Gaza City among others, hospital staff and the ambulance service said.

As the region wakes to fresh developments, tensions, diplomacy and resilience define the headlines. From shifting alliances and security concerns to economic reforms and cultural milestones, West Asia enters a new day of high-stakes politics and fast-moving stories.

As Israeli military strikes on the Gaza Strip continue to claim the lives of Palestinians, the ongoing nightmare has prompted a heartfelt message from the United Nations chief

An Israeli strike hit tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in the built-up, seaside Shati refugee camp on the western side of Gaza City, killing at least 12 people, according to the city’s Shifa Hospital,