Russia's towering Klyuchevskoy Volcano has erupted following a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked the Kamchatka Peninsula. The volcano spewed lava and ash into the sky, prompting urgent evacuations and flight alerts

<p>Sources told the Saudi Al-Hadath channel that Hezbollah is distributing equipment in Shiite villages in southern Lebanon in preparation for a possible resumption of fighting. At the same time, the organization is holding discussions with the village mayors and has requested to open the mosques and municipal halls in the event that war indeed resumes.</p>

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee tweeted this morning about the plans of various European countries to recognize a Palestinian state.

<p>Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned statements by world leaders regarding recognizing a Palestinian State and sent a warning to Hamas.</p><p>"We are making immense efforts to secure the release of the hostages, while exerting heavy pressure on Hamas in Gaza," Katz wrote in a statement.</p><p>"Statements by Macron and other leaders give Hamas a tailwind and harden its position," he added.</p><p>He warned: "If Hamas does not announce the release of the hostages soon — it will pay a very heavy price."</p>

British hostage families urge UK to halt recognition plan until all captives are freed, warning it may embolden Hamas and delay their release.

First Publication: Finance Minister calls on the Tax Authority to strip Physicians for Human Rights of its tax-exempt status following a report accusing Israel of war crimes.

Katz, partner of freed hostage Gadi Mozes, was reburied in Nir Oz after temporary burial; Mozes vows to help rebuild community and fight for release of remaining captives.

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