Blinken's visit comes as mediators intensify efforts to finalise a deal. He is scheduled to meet with top Israeli officials on Monday before travelling to Cairo on Tuesday for further discussions.

The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have called on Hamas to accept Israel's proposal to end the ongoing war in Gaza. This appeal comes after the comprehensive deal was outlined by US President Joe Biden.

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, Gaza, that resulted in the deaths of numerous civilians. Guterres emphasised the urgent need to stop the violence, stating that there is no safe place in Gaza and expressing his horror at the tragic loss of innocent lives.

On Sunday evening, Israel bombed tents in northern Rafah, the Gaza Strip's southernmost city, killing at least 40 people and injuring others, according to Palestinian media.

'This evening, Israeli residents set fire twice to the perimeter of the UNRWA headquarters in occupied east Jerusalem,' agency president Philippe Lazzarini posted on X, criticising the compound's second attack in as many days.

Ashoka University student government, an elected student body, called for an end to all academic and research collaborations with Israel-based Tel Aviv University, stating that such partnerships undermine the university's commitment to justice and human rights.

The Israeli Army, on Monday, ordered tens of thousands of Palestinians in Rafah, Southern Gaza, to evacuate from the camps, indicating that a long-awaited ground assault was on the way. 

Citing ongoing violence against Palestinians in Gaza, Turkey's Trade Ministry announced the suspension of all trade activities with Israel, building upon previous export restrictions until a ceasefire is established.

In a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing security preparedness, India and Israel recently conducted a joint security drill in New Delhi.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a private meeting in Jerusalem. The meeting, initially held between the two leaders, was scheduled to expand into broader discussions involving their respective staff members.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have firmly denied the existence of a mass grave at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza, dismissing allegations that it was filled with individuals killed by the Israeli military during recent operations.

Amid escalating tensions over Israel's conflict with Gaza, protests erupted across various US university campuses, leading to a wave of arrests. The demonstrations, initially concentrated at Columbia University, quickly spread to several other prominent institutions, including Harvard, Yale, and the University of Texas.