Israeli Strikes Escalate in Gaza and Lebanon as U.S. Pushes for Ceasefires
Intensified military actions target Hamas and Hezbollah while diplomatic efforts aim to halt conflicts on multiple fronts.
- Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed dozens, including 22 in a Gaza City neighborhood, as retrieval efforts continue for the dead and wounded.
- The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 43,000, with the majority being civilians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry and the United Nations.
- In Lebanon, Israeli forces have significantly degraded Hezbollah's military capabilities, reducing rocket fire and displacing over 1.2 million people in southern Lebanon and Beirut suburbs.
- U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein is mediating ceasefire talks in Lebanon, with progress reported, while the U.S. vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a Gaza ceasefire, citing concerns over emboldening Hamas.
- Israeli officials claim recent military campaigns have restored their strategic edge against Iran and its proxies, raising discussions about potential actions on Iran's nuclear program.






























































































































































