This is an entry from: Israel's War on Gaza Live: Israel pounds Rafah in overnight strikes
Morning update
17 April 2024 06:20 BST
Good morning Middle East Eye readers,
Here are the latest updates:
- At least 16 people, including eight children, have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza, the Wafa news agency reports
- An Israeli military bulldozer has been caught in an explosion in Tubas, occupied West Bank, as the Israeli army's raids and clashes in the area remain ongoing
- US says it will impose new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone programme following the weekend attack on Israel and expects its allies to follow suit
- A US House Resolution condemning the chant "from the river to the sea" has been with 377 votes in favour, 44 votes against and one vote present
- The UN Security Council is expected to vote on the State of Palestine's application for full UN membership on Thursday