Israeli Airstrikes Kill Civilians in Lebanon and Gaza

Recent Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in at least 23 deaths, including many women and children, as attacks targeted houses sheltering displaced families in Joun and Baalchmay. The Israeli military confirmed ongoing operations against Hezbollah, aimed at degrading the group's capability to launch attacks from southern Lebanon, leading to the deaths of several Hezbollah commanders. In response to rocket barrages from Hezbollah that injured three Israelis, the IDF targeted rocket launchers in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israeli bombardments have killed over 43,600 Palestinians since October 7, with heavy strikes reported in refugee camps. Humanitarian efforts are severely hampered, with many victims trapped under rubble. Amidst the violence, discussions for a potential ceasefire are ongoing, contingent on Hezbollah's withdrawal from specific regions.