‘Stranded’: Palestinians who were in Israel on 7 October 2023 are suspended between exile and war

Israel has confirmed the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in an airstrike in Beirut, marking a significant escalation in military actions against the group, which has been ongoing despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

Israel has confirmed the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in an airstrike in Beirut, marking a significant escalation in military actions against the group. This strike is the first in months and follows a period of heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, raising fears of renewed hostilities in the region.

Israel conducted an airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, targeting the chief of staff of Hezbollah, resulting in at least two fatalities and numerous injuries. This marks the first such strike in months on the area known for housing Hezbollah officials, as confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.

Israel has conducted airstrikes in Beirut for the first time in months, claiming to have killed a senior Hezbollah official. This military action follows a series of escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, marked by ongoing hostilities and retaliatory strikes in the region.

Hamas has accused Israel of fabricating claims regarding the end of a ceasefire, following reports that the militant group communicated to the US that the truce was over. This accusation comes amid ongoing violence and airstrikes in Gaza, which have resulted in numerous casualties and heightened tensions in the region.

Hospitals in Gaza are facing a severe shortage of essential medical supplies as Israeli airstrikes continue to escalate, resulting in over 50 fatalities and more than 100 injuries in recent days. Medical personnel report critical shortages of gauze, antiseptics, thermometers, and antibiotics, which are vital for treating the wounded. This situation has arisen amid ongoing violence that has intensified despite previous ceasefire agreements.

President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House in a lavish ceremony, marking the prince's first visit to the U.S. in seven years. The event featured military flyovers and a grand welcome, emphasizing the Trump administration's prioritization of relations with Saudi Arabia over traditional allies like Israel.

Israeli airstrikes across Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 22 Palestinians, according to medical and civil defense officials. The Israeli military stated that these strikes were a response to an incident where an armed individual crossed a designated boundary and opened fire on soldiers, prompting a significant escalation in violence amid an already fragile ceasefire.