The UN’s Middle East envoy issued a stark warning that “we’re escalating towards a full-scale war” as violence between Israeli jets and Palestinian militants continued this morning, bringing the death toll to 45. The violence has caught the Biden administration unprepared , writes Julian Borger, the Guardian’s world affairs editor. This time, having lost support from key allies, including the House minority leader Kevin McCarthy, a reprieve is highly unlikely. Photograph: Thaddaeus McAdams/REX/ShutterstockAmericans have been warned against hoarding gasoline amid shortages and long lines after a major pipeline was shut down by hackers. Sign upSign up for the US morning briefingFirst Thing is delivered to thousands of inboxes every weekday.

Source: The Guardian May 12, 2021 10:52 UTC