Gaza health officials report death toll from Israel-Hamas war exceeds 44000
Health officials in Gaza report that the death toll from the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has exceeded 44,000. The Gaza Health Ministry states that over half of the fatalities are women and children. The Israeli military claims to have killed more than 17,000 militants. A rocket attack from Lebanon killed one man and injured two others in northern Israel. In response, Israel conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, targeting areas near Beirut after warning residents to evacuate. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes. This development may complicate cease-fire negotiations, although its practical impact is uncertain due to Israel and the U.S. not being ICC members.