A senior US defense official condemned Hamas for holding hostages and rejecting a ceasefire offer. Biden administration is set to continue talks with Israel next week.

The tweet was accompanied by footage of Iranian missiles being blown up by Israeli defense systems over the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

Senator Marco Rubio emphasized the severity of the threats by detailing the visible terror tactics employed, such as the use of illuminated drones intended to be seen as they approach their targets.

We cannot allow the US to be dragged into war with Iran by Netanyahu's "reckless escalations," Texas Democrat Rep. Greg Cesar said on X.