At least 18 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike in a West Bank refugee camp, the Palestinian health ministry confirmed. The Israeli military claimed to have targeted a local Hamas leader, leading to casualties that included a mother and her two children. Hamas condemned the attack as a dangerous escalation. This was the deadliest strike in the West Bank since 2000, according to sources.
The Israeli army stated that a Hamas leader was killed in the strike along with other operatives. The military accused the leader of being involved in planning attacks in the West Bank. Hamas denounced the strike as a cruel attack.
In another development, the Israeli military launched additional airstrikes on Beirut, targeting Hezbollah leadership. Witnesses described the strikes as powerful, with one of the targets being Hashem Safieddine, a potential successor to Hassan Nasrallah. The EU criticized Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, calling them violations of international humanitarian law.
The conflict has resulted in a significant number of casualties, displacements, and escalating tensions in the region. G7 leaders expressed deep concern over the situation and called for responsible and restrained actions from all parties involved. Iran issued warnings that any country aiding Israel in an attack would be considered an Iranian target.
The death toll in Gaza has continued to rise, with thousands reported dead or wounded. Unrwa chief Philippe Lazzarini condemned the attacks on schools and the alarming toll on civilians. The conflict shows no signs of abating, with ongoing airstrikes and military actions from all sides.
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