News Summary at 9:57 a.m. EDT

The news roundup highlights a Gaza-related outlook described as uncertain as Palestinians and Israelis mark 1,000 days of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel. The October 2023 attack killed about 1,200 people and included 251 hostages, and subsequent Israeli retaliation has resulted in more than 73,000 Palestinian deaths, with violence continuing despite ceasefire efforts. Over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza face displacement and humanitarian aid remains limited, while reconstruction efforts are stalled. In parallel, Iran warned that all oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved navigation routes or face a “forceful response.” Iran’s joint military command also cited U.S. fighter jets over the strait as a regional security risk. Elsewhere, Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 20 civilians, and the U.S. continues building its $46 billion “smart wall” along the U.S.-Mexico border with sensors and cameras.