The Palestinian militia Hamas calls on its ally Iran to end attacks against Gulf states, while affirming Tehran's right to defend itself against Israel and the United States in the war that began after the bombings on Iranian soil. Additionally, according to the Argentine News Agency, armed groups aligned with Iran in Iraq are escalating, offering $100,000 for information on the whereabouts of US personnel and promising to intensify attacks against American installations.
Sandstorm hits Gaza Strip The Arab news channel Al Jazeera reports that a severe sandstorm has hit the Gaza Strip, exposing displaced Palestinians to greater health risks and destroying their makeshift shelters.