Israeli airstrike kills at least 34 in northern Gaza building sheltering 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 in the area.
The death toll from the conflict has surpassed 43,000, according to Gaza officials. Israeli lawmakers recently passed two laws that could restrict the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, raising concerns about the continuation of essential services in Gaza and the West Bank.
Hezbollah has appointed Naim Kassem as its new leader following the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike. The U.N. chief warned that the new Israeli laws could severely impact humanitarian efforts for Palestinian refugees.
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