The New Arab's live blog has now concluded. Here are some key updates from today:
- A new draft peace deal received by Iran says Tehran would fully restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the US would end its naval blockade and withdraw its troops from the Gulf.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps says a resumption of conflict with Iran is 'unlikely,' says enemy is 'weak'.
- Israeli forces issue evacuation orders for the south Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding area, sowing panic among residents who are marking Eid al-Adha.
- An Israeli military official said that troops had begun operating beyond the Israel-announced "Yellow Line" in south Lebanon, which runs around 10 kilometres (six miles) deep inside Lebanese territory.
- In another development, Hezbollah said its fighters confronted Israeli troops trying to advance into the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiya that overlooks Nabatieh city.
- In the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army said on Wednesday that it killed the new leader of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Odeh, days after it killed his predecessor.
- Hamas has confirmed his death, while Palestinians in Gaza mourn him.
- Rubio says 'some progress' made in negotiations with Iran.
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