Over 50 Children Killed in Northern Gaza

UNICEF reports that over 50 children have been killed in Jabalia, northern Gaza, due to recent Israeli military attacks, marking a deadly weekend for civilians in the area. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell condemned the violence, highlighting that strikes have destroyed residential buildings and endangered humanitarian efforts, including a polio vaccination campaign. Additionally, a UNICEF staff member's vehicle was damaged by gunfire from what is believed to be an Israeli quadcopter, though the staff member was unharmed. Russell stressed the importance of protecting civilians and humanitarian workers in accordance with international law, stating that the ongoing violence poses a grave risk to children in Gaza. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Israeli forces captured a man alleged to be a senior Hezbollah operative during a special operation, leading to investigations by Lebanese authorities regarding the incident. The capture has raised concerns about violations of Lebanese sovereignty, as the man was reportedly a civilian.