The Israeli military conducted airstrikes on military targets in Iran, causing explosions to be heard in Tehran. The Israeli military stated that they have the right to respond to the relentless attacks from Iran and its proxies since October 7. Iranian state media reported that the blasts were from air defense systems.
In response to the Israeli strikes in southern Gaza, 38 people, including 13 children from the same family, were killed. Israeli forces also raided Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the few functioning medical facilities in the area. Aid groups have raised concerns about the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the region.
In Lebanon, Israeli strikes in the southeast killed three journalists working for news outlets aligned with Hezbollah and Iran. The Israeli military claimed the airstrikes targeted a Hezbollah military structure.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with reports of Israeli forces conducting searches at Kamal Adwan Hospital, causing panic among patients and medical staff. The hospital’s generator cut out, resulting in the deaths of two children in the intensive care unit. The UN has expressed concern about the escalating violence in the region and the impact on civilians.
The Israeli military has faced criticism for its actions in Gaza, with over 42,000 Palestinians reported killed, including a significant number of women and children. The military announced the deaths of three more soldiers in Gaza, bringing the total number of Israeli soldiers killed in the conflict to 359.
In Lebanon, a rare Israeli airstrike killed three journalists staying in a residence. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of journalists covering the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The Lebanese Health Minister reported that a total of 11 journalists have been killed and eight wounded since the cross-border fire began in October 2023.
The violence has also spilled over into northern Israel, where at least two people were killed and six others injured in a rocket barrage from Lebanon. The situation remains volatile, with both sides continuing to engage in military actions that have resulted in civilian casualties.
As the conflict escalates, the international community has called for a cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution to the ongoing violence in the region. The impact of the conflict on civilians, including children and journalists, highlights the urgent need for a diplomatic solution to end the bloodshed and suffering.
