With one American carrier strike group already in the Middle East and another apparently on its way as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Iran to give up its nuclear program, fears are rising of the outbreak of another war that could spread into a regional conflict.

As U.S.-Iran nuclear diplomacy continues, Israel warns that limiting talks to atomic program while ignoring ballistic missiles leaves Jerusalem "exposed."

Gaza officials said the Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians. Israel said one of its soldiers was critically wounded in the attack by Palestinian gunmen.

Israeli authorities have dismissed criminal probes related to the deaths of detainees, for fear that the cases may attract global scrutiny