Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza kill at least 88, including women and children
Summary: Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza on Tuesday killed at least 88 people, including many women and children. The strikes targeted the town of Beit Lahiya, where hospitals are overwhelmed with casualties. A recent Israeli raid led to the detention of numerous medics.
Israel has intensified its military operations in northern Gaza, claiming to target Hamas militants. Humanitarian conditions are worsening, with concerns about aid access after Israeli lawmakers passed laws to cut ties with the U.N. agency responsible for distributing aid.
In Lebanon, Hezbollah appointed Sheikh Naim Kassem as its new leader following the death of Hassan Nasrallah. Kassem vowed to continue fighting Israel, as tensions escalate with ongoing rocket fire and retaliatory strikes.
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