This is an entry from: Gaza live: Fresh Israeli order forces over 170,000 Palestinians to leave their homes
Morning update
9 August 2024 06:23 BST
Good morning Middle East Eye readers,
Here are the latest updates:
- At least eight Palestinians were killed in overnight strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to the Wafa news agency
- A senior US administration official warned Iran that it would face "quite significant consequences" if it attacks Israel, Reuters reports
- The Guardian reports that Iran may go after the individuals involved in killing Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh rather than attacking Israel itself
- United Airlines has suspended flights to Israel indefinitely, stating that it will only resume when it is safe for both customers and crew
- US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin informed Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant that the US F-22 Raptors that arrive to the region are there to "to deter aggression, defend Israel and protect US forces in the region"