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At least eight people, including four children, were killed in Gaza by Israeli air strikes amid ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire, with both sides accusing each other of violations. The conflict is part of a broader peace plan initiated by the US, which has stalled, with issues like Hamas disarmament and Palestinian statehood remaining unresolved.
Israeli air strikes in the Kafr Sousa area of Damascus, Syria, have reportedly killed two people and caused significant damage to buildings and vehicles. The area is home to security and military headquarters, as well as Iranian cultural centers. The strikes have not been confirmed by Israel, but they are believed to be part of ongoing efforts to target Iran-linked positions in Syria. Tensions in the region have escalated, with the attacks intensifying since Hamas fighters stormed communities in southern Israel.
Israeli air strikes targeted the town of Ghaziyeh in southern Lebanon, reportedly hitting a factory and a vehicle, with no immediate information on casualties. The strikes came after Hezbollah claimed responsibility for attacks on Israeli posts in the border area of Shebaa Farms. The exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah is likely to continue, with both sides targeting military assets. Tensions have escalated following Israel's assault on Gaza and Hezbollah's vow to retaliate for civilian deaths in Lebanon.
Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed 10 civilians, including seven members of the same family in Nabatieh and a woman with her two children in as-Sawana, prompting Hezbollah to promise retaliation. The strikes came after projectiles from Lebanon killed an Israeli soldier, and a rocket barrage from Lebanon struck the northern Israeli town of Safed, killing another soldier and injuring eight people. In response, government institutions, schools, and the Lebanese University were closed in protest.
Satellite images released by space technology company Maxar reveal the extensive destruction caused by Israeli air strikes in Gaza, with entire neighborhoods flattened and rows of apartment blocks reduced to rubble. The death toll has risen to over 7,000, and more than a million people have been displaced. Aid supplies are running low, and the UN agency for Palestinian refugees warns of a fuel shortage. Israel has allowed some aid convoys into Gaza, but they meet only a fraction of the growing humanitarian needs.
Israeli air strikes in Gaza have killed dozens of people, according to Palestinian sources. At least 15 people were killed in air raids on Khan Younis, while other strikes targeted a four-storey house in Gaza City and a refugee camp in central Gaza. In addition, four Palestinians were reportedly killed in pre-dawn raids by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. The death toll from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas remains a contentious issue, with the United States President expressing doubt over the figures provided by the Palestinians.
The French assault vessel Tonnerre is being sent to the eastern Mediterranean to provide support to hospitals in Gaza, which are struggling to handle the influx of victims from Israeli air strikes. President Emmanuel Macron stated that the helicopter carrier will help ensure access to medicines and care for Gazans. The exact nature of the humanitarian support is yet to be determined, but the Tonnerre is equipped with medical facilities and can serve as a floating hospital. This deployment coincides with EU leaders calling for humanitarian corridors and pauses in bombardments to facilitate aid access.
Israeli air strikes continue to target the Gaza Strip, with recent attacks hitting a cafe and restaurant, resulting in civilian casualties. The bombardment has intensified, with the majority of casualties being civilians, including children and women. Israel has urged residents to move south for safety, leading to a significant number of internally displaced people. Many civilians remain trapped in and around Gaza City, unable or unwilling to leave.