Israeli troops took control of Gaza’s crucial Rafah border crossing on May 7, hours after Hamas’ announcement that it had accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal, making the ceasefire deal uncertain.
Israel made a significant stride in modern warfare technology with the unveiling of the groundbreaking Barak tank for its Armored Corps, equipped with an array of advanced features, including AI, sensors, and a network of small cameras.
Extreme weather across Europe has caused four deaths in storms in Switzerland and northern Italy, while wildfires have forced evacuations in Greece and Turkey.