Brutal attack reported with dozens dead in Lebanon

• Israeli Offensive Intensifies Crisis in Gaza
• Airstrikes Hit Lebanon and Jabaliya
• Fears of Famine in Northern Gaza

Amid the prolonged Israeli offensive, airstrikes in northern Gaza Strip and in Lebanon have left dozens dead, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.

According to reports, the Israeli army bombed a house in Jabaliya that housed displaced people, killing at least 17 individuals.

Among them were nine women, according to the director of Al-Ahly Hospital in Gaza City.

Rescue efforts continue, and the death toll is feared to rise.

TERRIBLE ATTACK LEAVES DOZENS DEAD IN LEBANON

In Lebanon, an airstrike killed 23 people in the village of Aalmat, north of Beirut, an area that has traditionally been away from Hezbollah’s areas of influence.

The Ministry of Health confirmed six additional injuries, according to AP.

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Meanwhile, the Israeli military claimed that the attacks in Gaza were targeted at militant positions, though it did not present evidence to support these claims.

The situation in northern Gaza is critical, as Israeli forces have surrounded the towns of Jabaliya, Beit Lahia, and Beit Hanoun, severely restricting access to humanitarian aid.

A food security panel warned that famine in the region is imminent, if not already occurring, and international pressure is expected to increase.

The United States has demanded that Israel allow greater access to humanitarian aid, in an effort to alleviate the suffering of civilians.

Local statistics indicate that more than 43,000 Palestinians have died since the beginning of the offensive, over half of whom are women and children.

Approximately 90% of Gaza’s population has been displaced, and many reside in overcrowded camps without access to basic services.

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