Blinken calls for ceasefire as Israel targets historic Lebanese city of Tyre
Summary: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for a ceasefire in Gaza and diplomatic efforts in Lebanon as Israel bombed the historic city of Tyre. This marks a significant escalation, with Israel targeting Hezbollah amid rising civilian displacement.
Israel's military strikes on Tyre followed evacuation orders for residents. The attacks aimed at Hezbollah command centers, while rockets from Lebanon triggered air raid sirens in northern Israel, injuring at least one person.
In Gaza, Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people, including two UN aid workers. The humanitarian situation remains dire, with hospitals overwhelmed and essential services disrupted.
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