Devices rigged with explosives killed and wounded thousands of people in Lebanon.

The senior official said a ceasefire deal is close but key issues remain that need to be bridged.

The Israeli military said attempts to shoot down a projectile launched from Yemen had been unsuccessful and that it had landed in a public park.

Houthi-run media say nine people were killed, hours after a Houthi missile was shot down over Israel.

Israel rejects as a lie the rights group's claim that it is blocking access to water critical for survival.

The official outlines a phased plan which would see hostages freed in step with Israeli pullouts.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Aysenur Ezgi Eygi's family Israel will soon finalise its own probe.

This comes after Israel's decision to close its embassy in Dublin.