Middle East situation tracking (October 3)

< br > < b > Israel-Kazakhstan conflict: < br > < span class = "section-news" > 1. The Israeli army says two Palestinians tried to attack an Israeli checkpoint in the West Bank. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 2. White House Press Secretary Levitt: US President Trump wants to hear from Hamas as soon as possible. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 3. European Union: Welcomes Israel's support for the "20-point" plan; urges Hamas to follow the plan, release all remaining hostages and hand over weapons. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 4. Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdullatti: If Hamas rejects US President Trump's plan, the situation will be very difficult and may escalate. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 5. The Gaza aid flotilla was "deliberately rammed" by the Israeli side. The Foreign Ministry called it a "security interception". Hamas condemned it. Politicians and people in many European countries protested. < br > < b > Iran issue: < br > < span class = "section-news" > 1. Iranian Defense Minister: The Iranian army is always ready for war and responds to all threats. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 2. Russian Foreign Ministry statement: Russia-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership treaty officially entered into force. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 3. Iran condemned the G7 statement on the Iranian nuclear issue, calling it "hypocritical and distorted facts". < br > < b > Other circumstances: < br > < span class = "section-news" > 1. The Qassan Brigade said it fired multiple rockets at Ashdod, Israel. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 2. The Belgian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Israeli ambassador to investigate the Israeli military's interception of a Gaza aid flotilla. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 3. Colombia announced the expulsion of all Israeli diplomats.