Morning recap

Good morning Middle East Eye readers,

Here are the latest updates from Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 727th day:

• Gaza’s health ministry reported 77 Palestinians killed and 222 wounded in Israeli bombardments over the past day.

• Global Sumud Flotilla organisers said Israeli forces stopped 39 ships, leaving only one aid vessel still on course to Gaza.

• Israel’s foreign ministry announced that activists on board will be deported to Europe after their arrival in Israel.

• The White House said US President Donald Trump will set a firm deadline for Hamas to accept the Israel-backed ceasefire plan in Gaza.

• Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed an Israeli strike in the south killed two people and left another wounded.