In a controversial development, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has condemned the arrest of a senior prison official and two police officers, describing it as a politically-motivated "coup" to undermine his authority and that of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Meanwhile, Turkiye appears to be strategically navigating the ongoing Syrian crisis, gaining advantages by addressing its own refugee matters and dealing with the Kurdish threat, despite a recent rebuff from Syrian President Bashar Assad regarding Turkish assistance.

As tensions rise, the Israeli army has called for evacuations in southern Gaza due to increasing rocket attacks by Palestinian militants, particularly after recent interceptions by Israeli forces and alarming casualty reports from the ongoing conflict.

In a move toward regional stability, the US has welcomed Israel's decision to extend financial support to Palestinian banks, a critical step during the Gaza conflict, despite initial threats from Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to cut ties over political disputes with European countries.

Further intensifying the regional conflict, Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri has accused Israel of multiple ceasefire breaches amid reported Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, calling for action from the international ceasefire monitoring committee to address these violations.

Lastly, Israeli airstrikes have intensified in northern Gaza amidst ongoing military actions, raising the toll of casualties and further complicating the geopolitical landscape, even as domestic debates in Israel swirl regarding potential settlement expansions in the region.