The Israel-Hamas conflict expanded as Hezbollah intensified attacks on northern Israel. Early reports indicated Hamas sought support from Iran and Hezbollah for the October 7 attack. By afternoon, Israel demanded UN peacekeepers withdraw from Lebanon and entered a UNIFIL base. A drone attack from Lebanon injured dozens in northern Israel, prompting concerns of a wider regional conflict. Israel continued bombing northern Gaza, while the US sent an anti-missile system and troops to support Israel. Domestically, Dutch news focused on economic challenges, including struggles in the German economy and issues with textile recycling due to cheap imports from China. Local elections in Belgium saw incumbents maintaining power, with far-right parties failing to make significant gains.
