Today’s top stories:
1) Israel is bolstering its preparedness along its northern front with Lebanon.
2) U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan asserts that the U.S.-led coalition to ensure freedom of maritime navigation is preparing to take additional action against the so-called Houthis.
3) Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat highlights Riyadh’s view that a ceasefire in Gaza would result in alleviating prospects of regional escalation.