"We declare next Friday, 'The Friday of the Al-Aqsa Flood,' as a day of general mobilization in our Arab and Islamic world and among the free people of the world. It is a day to rally support, offer aid, and participate actively," Hamas announced.
In a significant escalation, Israel has declared a "complete siege" on the Gaza Strip, following a series of deadly attacks by Hamas across the nation over the weekend.
Věra Jourová, Vice-President for Values and Transparency at the European Union (E.U.) Commission, announced a "proposal to protect media freedom in the European Union."
Alabama Republican Governor Kay Ivey announced last week that she would deploy 275 National Guard troops to the United States-Mexico border to help control the immigrant crisis.