Israel has carried out airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon in response to rocket attacks from both territories, as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are expected to restart. The Israeli military conducted airstrikes on Gaza, targeting Hamas locations, after rockets were fired into southern Israel from Gaza. In retaliation, Israel also launched strikes on Lebanon, targeting Palestinian armed groups believed to be responsible for the rocket attacks. The Israeli military said that the strikes were in response to “attacks against Israeli civilians and infrastructure.”
The violence comes as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are reportedly set to resume in Cairo. The talks, which are being mediated by Egypt, aim to reach a ceasefire agreement to end the recent escalation in violence between Israel and Hamas. The recent violence began after clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police in East Jerusalem over the planned eviction of several Palestinian families from their homes in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. This led to a series of rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel and retaliatory airstrikes by Israel.
The UN has expressed concern over the escalating violence and called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further civilian casualties. The UN has also called for the protection of civilians, particularly children, who are the most vulnerable in the conflict. The international community has also called for both sides to show restraint and work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the military operation until “peace and security are restored.” Hamas, meanwhile, has warned that the latest attacks on Gaza will not go unanswered. The situation remains tense, with the possibility of further escalations in violence if a ceasefire agreement is not reached soon.
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