An Israeli airstrike has tragically left at least 20 dead, including three children, in the Shiite city of Aalmat, located in the Jbeil region, north of Beirut. The news was confirmed by the Lebanese Ministry of Health, highlighting how the ongoing conflict continues to claim innocent victims.
The ministry stressed that the attack also left six people injured, highlighting the gravity of the humanitarian situation in the region.
As part of efforts to reach a lasting ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer has traveled to the United States to meet with White House officials. Dermer also recently visited Russia, where talks were held on the situation in northern Israel. The territory has been the target of Hezbollah bombings for more than a year. Discussions included a cessation of hostilities with Iran and possible agreements with Hamas in Gaza.
In the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run civil defense reported that two Israeli strikes left 30 dead, including 13 children. The airstrikes targeted homes, with the first strike hitting a house in Jabalia, leaving “at least” 25 dead and more than 30 wounded. A second strike in the al-Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City left more people dead and some missing.
Emergency services warned that some civilians may still be trapped under the rubble of destroyed homes.
In Israel, a controversial case has emerged involving Prime Minister Tzachi Braverman’s chief of staff. According to local sources, Braverman is involved in an alleged blackmail of a senior officer to access the minutes of the initial meetings of the war. This has led to the opening of an investigation focused on the changes made to official documents.
In a broader international context, the Pentagon confirmed US air strikes against facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen. These weapons were intended to attack military and civilian vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The current situation in the Middle East remains tense and complex, with conflicts that continue to affect millions of lives. Recent military actions and diplomatic efforts point to a region that is still far from stability.
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