Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills 18 Family Members

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed at least 18 members of the Abu Jawad family, including 11 children, just hours after mediators from the US, Egypt, and Qatar expressed optimism for a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The attack targeted a house and adjacent warehouse housing displaced people in Zawaida, with reports indicating that over 40 civilians were present at the time. Among the victims was Sami Jawad al-Ejlah, a local wholesaler who had coordinated with the Israeli military for food supplies. This strike occurred amidst rising tensions, with the Israeli military stating the strike targeted 'terrorist infrastructure' in response to rocket fire. Concurrently, another Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon resulted in at least 10 Syrian casualties, while further evacuations were ordered in central Gaza due to ongoing military actions. The situation continues to escalate as the death toll from the conflict surpasses 40,000, raising grave humanitarian concerns.