President Joe Biden is set to visit Israel on Wednesday to demonstrate America's commitment to Israel's security, while the planned summit between Biden and Arab leaders in Amman, Jordan, was called off after Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas withdrew in protest of the attacks. The U.S. and Israel have agreed to develop a plan to enable humanitarian aid from donor nations to reach the Palestinians in Gaza, in the wake of a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital.
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President Joe Biden has postponed his planned trip to Jordan and meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan, President Sisi of Egypt, and President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority due to days of mourning announced by President Abbas. President Biden will still be traveling to Israel on Tuesday night, but the White House has not yet announced a new date for the President's trip to Jordan or the meeting with the three leaders.
Hundreds of Palestinians gathered at the Rafah crossing on Monday morning, hoping for access to the only non-Israeli-controlled exit out of Gaza, which has been closed since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict. A convoy of aid trucks from Egypt is waiting to enter Gaza, and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reiterated Israel's right to defend itself, while cautioning against harming civilians. The situation remains tense as the conflict continues.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a hard-line stance on the potential of Palestinian refugees coming to the United States, arguing that they should not be allowed in and dismissing international entreaties for Israel to provide utilities to the Gaza Strip. His comments have been met with criticism from human rights groups, and will likely be a major talking point in the upcoming Republican presidential debates. It remains to be seen whether his hard-line stance will be shared by the other candidates.
Vivian Silver, a Canadian-born Jewish humanitarian living near the Gaza Strip, has gone missing after Hamas fighters attacked Israel over the weekend. Silver was known for her work to improve the plight of Palestinians and create a shared society between Jews and Arabs, and her son has started a Facebook page to spread awareness of her disappearance. The Israeli government is working with the international community to locate Silver and other missing people, and her friends and family remain hopeful that she will be found safe and sound.
Marketa Vondrousova made history as the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in 60 years, defeating Ons Jabeur from Tunisia in a 6-4, 6-4 victory. She is the only Arab woman and only North African woman to make it to the singles finals at any Grand Slam tournament, and her victory comes after a difficult year with a cast on her surgically repaired left wrist. Vondrousova managed to come back and win the last four games of the first set and the last three games of the second, and expressed her joy during the trophy ceremony.
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley has suggested that the United States should align itself with non-European countries, such as Russia, to enhance global security. This suggestion has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the idea and others criticizing it. Trump's post congratulating North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has also been widely condemned, with Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaking out against it.
Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Saudi Arabian bride Rajwa Alseif celebrated their union on Thursday in a royal ceremony at the palace in Amman, Jordan's capital city. The event was attended by King Abdullah II, Queen Rania, and other members of the royal family, as well as a surprise appearance by Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate. The union of the two families is seen as a sign of continued friendship and stability between Jordan and Saudi Arabia, and the couple was showered with well-wishes from around the world. They are expected to embark on a honeymoon in the coming weeks.