Israel pounds Gaza ahead of ceasefire talks

Israel continues airstrikes on Gaza ahead of ceasefire talks, with the death toll reaching nearly 40,000. Iran threatens retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The US hopes a Gaza ceasefire could deter Iranian attacks on Israel. President Biden approved $20 billion in new weapons sales to Israel. Western governments issue travel advisories for Lebanon and prepare evacuation plans amid escalating tensions. The Israeli military reports striking over 40 sites across Gaza in the past 24 hours. AFP