In a tragic escalation of violence in the conflict between Israel and Palestine, at least 21 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes in the city of Khan Younis. The strikes, which began on Friday, targeted Hamas positions in response to continued rocket attacks on Israeli territory. The death toll included women and children, with many more injured in the attacks.
Amidst the airstrikes in Khan Younis, an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed a Hamas official, further raising tensions in the region. The strikes come after weeks of increased hostilities between Israel and Hamas, with both sides exchanging rocket fire and violence.
The Israeli military defended the airstrikes as a necessary response to the ongoing provocations from Hamas, while Palestinian officials condemned the attacks as a disproportionate use of force that resulted in civilian casualties.
The international community has expressed concern over the escalating violence and called for a de-escalation of the conflict. The United Nations has urged both sides to exercise restraint and work towards a peaceful resolution to the long-standing conflict.
The latest round of violence comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which was brokered by Egypt earlier this year. The ceasefire has been repeatedly violated in recent weeks, leading to an increase in tensions and violence.
As the death toll continues to rise and the violence shows no signs of abating, the international community is closely monitoring the situation and working towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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