Born to maintain peace in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL forces have found themselves increasingly caught in the middle of the war between Israel and Hezbollah.
A ratings agency's warning about the country's soaring debt comes as the prime minister tries to force an austerity budget through a divided Parliament.
The Israeli military said it was "operating with great force" against Hamas and allied groups and issued new evacuation orders, while also continuing its campaign in Lebanon.
Milton threatened a Daytona Beach site that produces a quarter of the nation's medical IV solutions, which were already in short supply due to storm damage in North Carolina.