Israeli airstrikes in Gaza yesterday targeted Palestinian families who had followed military instructions to flee their homes, leading to the death of nine members of the Hamdan family. Conflict also erupted in the city of Karmiel, where a suspected terror stabbing attack left two injured and the attacker neutralized. Further Israeli military actions in Gaza resulted in casualties, with reports of five killed in Maghazi refugee camp and four killed and 17 wounded in Shejaiya. The situation in Gaza is dire, with residents facing shortages of clean water and basic food items, leading to health issues.
In response to the escalating violence, the US president and Israeli prime minister are likely to meet in Washington later this month. The Israeli military has claimed to have eliminated terrorists and dismantled terror infrastructure in Gaza, sparking further clashes between Israeli police and Jewish settlers in the West Bank. There are also reports of Israeli attacks on targets in Lebanon.
Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Sheikh Naim Kassem, has stated that their support for Palestinians in Gaza will cease if a ceasefire is reached. However, Israel’s military actions inside Lebanon indicate the potential for continued escalation. The conflict in the region shows no signs of abating, with casualties mounting and tensions rising.
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