The United Arab Emirates has asked for the UN Security Council to vote Friday morning on a draft resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian terrorists Hamas in the Gaza Strip, diplomats said.To be adopted, a resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the five permanent members - the United States, Russia, China, France or Britain. The US has said it does not support any further action by the council at this time.The renewed push for a ceasefire was made by Arab states after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a rare move on Wednesday to formally warn the 15-member Security Council of a global threat from the Gaza war.

The Israeli Air Force attacked a series of Hezbollah targets in Lebanese territory late Thursday night, Israeli media reported.Targets included several launch sites of attacks on Israeli territory, Hezbollah military infrastructure, and an observation post.Two soldiers were also injured by an anti-tank missile late Thursday, prompting immediate medical evacuation for the soldiers.

The Department of Justice has filed new criminal charges against US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, CNN reported on Thursday, citing people brief on the matter.CNN reported that the exact nature of the charges wasn't immediately clear because court documents had not yet been made public.