Israel-France Seek Resolution For Lebanon; Iran Aims To Evade Direct War

Today’s top stories: 1) The IDF is expected to defeat the Islamist Hamas in the city of Khan Younis in the near future, as it prepares to expand its operations into the border-town of Rafah. 2) France contends that the only way to achieve regional peace and security is via a political solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. 3) Iran and Russia are voicing outrage over the retaliatory strikes by the U.S. against Iranian proxy militias in Iraq, Syria and Yemen.