Over the weekend, Israeli strikes in northern Gaza resulted in the deaths of scores of people, leading to fears of escalating hostilities in the region. There were also concerns about a drone strike directed at Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea, which Israel blamed on Iran-backed Hezbollah. The Israeli security cabinet is considering plans for a strike on Iran in response to recent attacks by Hamas and Hezbollah. The death toll in Gaza is rising, with over 87 people killed and dozens injured in strikes on residential areas. The IDF disputed the initial death toll provided by Gaza’s health ministry. Devastating scenes were captured on video, showing children wounded in the attacks. The IDF confirmed strikes on approximately 175 targets in Gaza and Lebanon. Despite President Biden’s optimism for cease-fire negotiations following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, violence continues in the region. Israeli forces are still active in Gaza and Lebanon, engaging in close-quarter encounters with militants. Hamas and Hezbollah members have been killed, and infrastructure has been dismantled as the conflict shows no signs of immediate resolution. Netanyahu has indicated that the war is ongoing, with no immediate end in sight, and there are concerns about further violence as the region continues to be gripped by conflict.
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