Israel-Hamas war: Chile, Colombia recall ambassadors

The leftist presidents of Chile and Colombia have both recalled their ambassadors in Israel for consultations, as the pair condemned Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip, ongoing since the bloody Hamas attacks of October 7.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric said the summoning was due to the "unacceptable violations of international humanitarian law."

He stressed the country's condemnation for the Israeli military operations, saying they "entail collective punishment of the Palestinian civilian population in Gaza."

He cited the Hamas health authorities' death toll of over 8,000, saying they were mostly women and children.

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro also said he was recalling Bogota's ambassador in Israel, saying he could not remain in the country "if Israel does not stop the massacre of the Palestinian people."

On Monday, Bolivia's leftist government announced the severing ties with Israel over "the aggressive and disproportionate Israeli military offensive" in Gaza.

US President Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah discuss protecting Gaza civilians

US President Joe Biden discussed with Jordan's King Abdullah II the importance of protecting civilians' lives in Gaza and ensuring that "Palestinians are not forcibly displaced outside of Gaza."

In a phone call, the two heads of states stressed their shared commitment to increasing aid to civilians in Gaza, the White House said.

They discussed "urgent mechanisms to stem violence, calm rhetoric, and reduce regional tensions."

Biden confirmed "unwavering US support for Jordan and His Majesty's leadership."

Internet cut off in Gaza, Palestinian telecommunications agency says

Internet and communication services have been completely cut off in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian telecommunications agency said.

"To our good people in the beloved country, we are sorry to announce that communications and internet services have been completely cut off in Gaza," the Palestine Telecommunications Company (Paltel) said on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

The company owed the blackout to international access being disconnected once again.

Paltel is Gaza's largest telecommunications provider.