Israeli airstrike kills at least 34 in northern Gaza building housing displaced Palestinians
Summary: An Israeli airstrike on a building in northern Gaza killed at least 34 people and injured 20 early Tuesday. The strike targeted a shelter for displaced Palestinians in Beit Lahiya, amid ongoing military operations against Hamas.
The death toll from the conflict has surpassed 43,000, according to Gaza officials. Israeli lawmakers recently passed laws that would cut ties with the UN agency providing aid in Gaza, raising concerns about humanitarian services in the region.
Hezbollah announced Naim Kassem as the new leader, replacing Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli strike. The U.N. chief warned that the new Israeli laws could severely impact essential services for Palestinian refugees.
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