Deadly Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza, Syria

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in at least 66 deaths and over 100 injuries, primarily affecting women and children, with many still trapped under rubble. Strikes targeted residential areas, including a significant attack on a block near Kamal Adwan Hospital, where the director reported numerous casualties. Concurrently, the U.S. vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at establishing a ceasefire in Gaza, citing a lack of linkage to hostage releases as a reason. This marks the fourth time the U.S. has blocked such resolutions, despite widespread calls from other council members for an immediate end to hostilities. The ongoing conflict, which has seen approximately 43,985 Palestinian fatalities since its escalation, is part of a larger regional crisis involving hostilities with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Humanitarian conditions in Gaza remain dire, with many areas under siege and lacking essential supplies.