"US Strike Targets Iranian-Backed Militia Leader in Iraq, Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Cease-Fire Demands"

The U.S. conducted a strike in Iraq, killing a senior leader of the Iran-backed group Kataib Hezbollah, who was responsible for operations in Syria. This action is part of the U.S. response to attacks on its forces in Iraq and Syria, including a deadly drone strike in Jordan. The U.S. has targeted over 85 sites in Iraq and Syria, including command and control centers, missiles, and rockets used by militia groups and their Iranian sponsors. Iranian-backed militia groups have launched numerous attacks on U.S. forces, resulting in casualties and injuries.