It is hard to imagine how much worse the situation could get, but the confrontation in Gaza could see a dangerous escalation in the coming days as Iran threatens to break the Israeli blockade and deliver urgently needed medical supplies and other aid to the coastal strip.

The reconciliation talks between Hamas and Fatah are moving to the next level, and will be presented during the Arab League summit in Syria on Saturday.

Middle East: At least two Palestinians were killed Monday in clashes between Fatah and Hamas supporters in the Gaza Strip, despite a ceasefire agreement reached overnight.