Hey everyone! In a rapid escalation in Gaza, recent airstrikes by Israeli forces have reportedly left at least 87 Palestinians dead. This latest surge comes during a conflict that has now lasted over 20 months, with Gaza facing severe infrastructure damage and a worsening hunger crisis. ⚠️
International responses are coming thick and fast. Britain has suspended its trade talks with Israel and summoned its ambassador over what it termed "egregious policies" in the occupied West Bank and Gaza. Meanwhile, the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has called for a review of the EU-Israel trade deal, highlighting growing global concern. 🌍
On the military front, Israel's forces claimed to have targeted more than 100 locations in the past day. In northern Gaza, strikes hit militants, a weapons storage site, and underground infrastructure. Meanwhile, in the south, military compounds and observation posts were attacked. Israel's military chief Eyal Zamir stated, "We will expand our operation, establish operational control over more territory, and clear and dismantle the terrorist infrastructure – until Hamas is decisively defeated." This update underscores how complex and deep-rooted the current conflict is. Stay tuned as events continue to unfold!
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Airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza, intl criticism of Israel grows
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