• At least 190 people were killed, and 340 were wounded in Gaza within the last 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 25,295 since October 7. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that 63,000 individuals have been injured in Israeli military attacks.
• An Israeli raid on a house near Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis resulted in at least 40 deaths, with bodies transferred to the medical complex. The Gaza Health Ministry condemns what it calls “horrific crimes” committed by Israeli forces and reports difficulties in retrieving the wounded due to restrictions on ambulance movements.
• Israeli forces target shelters in Gaza, including those housing displaced people, leading to a significant number of casualties. Gaza authorities accuse Israel of committing a genocidal war against civilians and place responsibility on the international community, the US administration, and President Joe Biden for allowing these “ongoing crimes.”
• Israeli forces target shelters in Gaza, including those housing displaced people, leading to a significant number of casualties. Gaza authorities accuse Israel of committing a genocidal war against civilians and place responsibility on the international community, the US administration, and President Joe Biden for allowing these “ongoing crimes.”
• Israeli warplanes conduct air raids in southern Lebanon, targeting several towns. Artillery fire with incendiary shells hits other areas. Missiles are fired towards an Israeli military site in Upper Galilee.
• Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urges a dramatic escalation in the intensity of the war despite US pressure. He argues that such escalation is necessary to secure the release of hostages and maintain Israel’s sovereignty as a Jewish state.
• The US imposes sanctions on Kataib Hezbollah (KH) leaders and the Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad for alleged assistance to Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. Simultaneously, the US, UK, and Australia announced sanctions on individuals and businesses affiliated with Hamas. The UK targets Zuheir Shamlakh, known as Hamas’ “main money changer,” emphasizing a commitment to curbing the financing of terrorist activities.
• Following a ballistic missile attack on Ain al-Assad airbase in Iraq, the United States promises a response, considering it a genuine threat. The attack, attributed to Iran-backed fighters, marks a significant escalation, and the US aims to establish deterrence and hold accountable groups continuing to target American troops.
