"Deadly Strikes in Gaza Escalate as Israel Targets Hamas-Controlled Zones"

An Israeli strike in a declared safe zone in southern Gaza killed at least 12 people, mostly children, amid ongoing Israeli military operations against Hamas. The conflict has resulted in over 22,400 deaths, with a significant civilian toll, and has displaced the majority of Gaza's population. Despite the high casualties and destruction, Israel continues to target Hamas infrastructure and militants, with the recent strike raising concerns of an expanded conflict in the Middle East. U.S. diplomatic efforts are underway as regional tensions escalate, but humanitarian crises and public health disasters loom in Gaza due to the prolonged conflict.