U.S. deploys B-52 bombers to Middle East as tensions rise with Iran and Israel

The U.S. Central Command has deployed B-52 long-range bombers to the Middle East. This move comes amid escalating tensions in the region, including threats from Iran against Israel and the U.S. over recent conflicts. In Gaza, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are intensifying operations in Jabalya, following reports of severe humanitarian conditions. Two Israeli soldiers were killed in combat, and three others were injured during an explosion. In Lebanon, the Israeli navy captured a senior Hezbollah operative. Meanwhile, over 1,000 protesters in Tel Aviv called for an end to the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, highlighting the ongoing unrest and humanitarian concerns.