Israel Warns Lebanon Over Looming War; Netanyahu Pledges Total Victory

Top stories: 1) The United Nations Security Council Extends UNIFIL’s mandate for Lebanon – while Russia and China block any condemnation of Hezbollah. 2) Some progress has been achieved in negotiations with Hamas to release hostages in exchange for far-reaching Israeli concessions. 3) EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell urges EU member states to sanction a number of Israeli ministers.