The first known delay of a U.S. arms transfer since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack comes amid growing U.S. concerns about Israel’s planned ground operation in Rafah.

As negotiations resumed, the administration struggled to define Israel’s moves in Rafah as less than a major assault.

The U.S. has paused the shipment of thousands of weapons to Israel amid mounting tension over its plan to expand military operations in Rafah.

Ukrainian authorities said Russia planned to kill President Volodymyr Zelensky and top Ukrainian security officials as a gift for Vladimir Putin on the occasion of his inauguration.

Russian university leaders are imbuing the country’s education system with patriotism to favor Putin, quashing Western influences and dissent.

Israel’s operation in Rafah appeared to be limited, but it cut off a crucial transit point for humanitarian aid.