Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel plans to take full control of Gaza but does not intend to govern it, as his security cabinet convened on Thursday to discuss the country’s war plans.

Israel’s security cabinet was expected to meet later Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, Israeli media said, as the families of hostages launched a desperate plea for help aboard a flotilla to the territory.

US President Donald Trump said early Thursday that “billions of dollars in tariffs” were now flowing into the United States after his August 7 deadline for implementing new duties.

Donald Trump said he could meet with Vladimir Putin “very soon,” following what the US president described as highly productive talks in Moscow between his special envoy and the Russian leader.

US President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday Vice President JD Vance is “most likely” to secure the Republican party nomination for president in 2028.

The State Department said Tuesday that Malawians and Zambians will be required to pay a bond of up to $15,000 to travel to the United States on business or tourist visas.

“These developments flagrantly disregard the lessons the international community should have learned from the tragedies of history,” he said.

Iran is the world’s second-most prolific executioner after China, according to human rights groups, including Amnesty International.

Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that Israel must take “all necessary actions” to defeat Hamas, adding he would present Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a plan to achieve it.

The timing of the security meeting has not been officially confirmed. Netanyahu said Monday that it would be “in the coming days”.