Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections BBCMiddle East crisis live: Palestinians vote in first elections since outbreak of war; Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire The GuardianMunicipal elections in Palestinian territories dw.comPalestinian local elections give some Gazans first chance to vote in years Reuters
Even as the U.S. threatens military action, a senior Cuban ambassador blames Washington for the country's crisis and says Cuba is prepared for confrontation if diplomacy collapses.
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed in Israeli strikes while covering the ceasefire. Critics say Israel targets journalists. Israel denies the accusation.
