Before flying to Washington, Netanyahu ordered the IDF to prepare plans, but officials say task will be difficult because a deal may alter the situation on the ground, including an army withdrawal of forces from Rafah

The State Department's action comes a week after UN expert Francesca Albanese released a new report, which she said 'shows how corporations have fueled and legitimised the destruction of Palestine,' adding that 'Genocide, it would seem, is profitable'

The six seafarers who were rescued had spent more than 24 hours in the water, security companies involved in a rescue operation said. The Houthis are believed to be holding six seafarers from the sunken Greek ship, maritime security sources said