Tensions have escalated in the Middle East as Israel continues its military operations against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, leading to significant casualties and international concern. In Gaza, Israeli airstrikes on a school sheltering displaced individuals have resulted in at least 28 fatalities, including women and children, amid claims of targeting militants; meanwhile, hospitals are being ordered to evacuate, risking patient lives. Concurrently, the Israeli Defense Forces reportedly fired on U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, injuring two, as the UN peacekeeping chief warns about the increasing risks to peacekeepers in the region. Hezbollah's missile attacks into northern Israel further exacerbate the conflict, with Israel's military responding with airstrikes targeting Hezbollah commanders. The UN and international bodies have expressed concern over the humanitarian impact, with calls for protection of civilians and healthcare workers. Meanwhile, five Lebanese health workers were killed in an Israeli strike, intensifying the humanitarian crisis and prompting diplomatic actions from countries like Italy.