FBI Director Christopher Wray made an unannounced visit to Israel. Wray met with intelligence officials to discuss the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip.

He reiterated the FBI's support for Israel in the wake of last October's attacks. The FBI said it will continue to respond to Israel's requests for support. It said it would continue to support Israel's efforts to protect its citizens in the region and around the world, including in the U.S. and abroad. It added that the FBI will not back down from its support of Israel and its people.