Heavy consecutive strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs and Gaza’s civil defence agency reported 24 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a mosque in central Gaza. The strikes came as the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza nears its first anniversary. In Lebanon, Israeli strikes targeted Hezbollah strongholds, possibly killing the potential successor to the group’s leader Hassan Nasrallah. The strikes have disrupted rescue efforts following previous attacks in Beirut.
Israel has been expanding its actions in Lebanon, with strikes targeting Hezbollah fighters and infrastructure. Tensions have also escalated in northern Israel, with Hezbollah firing missiles towards Israeli military installations. The ongoing violence has resulted in significant civilian casualties in both Lebanon and Gaza.
Protests erupted in major cities around the world, with thousands demanding an end to the bloodshed in Gaza and the wider Middle East. Meanwhile, the top US general for the region, Gen Michael “Eric” Kurilla, was reportedly in the Middle East for consultations with Israeli military officials.
The recent escalation of violence is part of a larger conflict between Israel, Hezbollah, and Hamas, with tensions dating back to the previous year. The situation remains volatile, with concerns about further casualties and potential for even greater escalation in the region.
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