Escalating Conflict: Israeli Airstrikes and Regional Tensions Surge

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 37 people, including women and children. The military targeted Hamas command centers, while Palestinian medics reported multiple casualties in residential areas and a school. The conflict has widened to Lebanon, with Israel engaging Iran-backed Hezbollah. Casualties and displacement continue to rise.

On Tuesday, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 37 people in Gaza, including women and children, according to local medics. The Israeli military stated that it targeted Hamas command centers, accusing the group of using civilians as human shields, a claim Hamas denies.

In one incident, an airstrike on a Gaza City school sheltering displaced families resulted in seven deaths. Additional strikes in southern Gaza and other areas led to further casualties, with clashes intensifying between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants.

Meanwhile, Israeli ground operations extended into Lebanon, leading to fierce battles with Iran-backed Hezbollah. This escalation follows a deadly attack on Israel by Hamas, triggering a war that has left over 41,600 people dead in Gaza and displaced millions.

(With inputs from agencies.)