Escalating Violence in Gaza Claims Lives Amid International Condemnation

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza as Arab leaders denounce actions, calling for Palestinian statehood and unity.

Israeli military operations in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of 14 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers, escalating the ongoing conflict.
Since the beginning of the conflict, over 43,600 Palestinians have died, with international leaders increasingly using terms like 'ethnic cleansing' to describe the situation.
Arab and Muslim countries convened in Riyadh, condemning Israel's actions and urging for the establishment of a unified Palestinian state.
The Israeli army has warned residents in southern Beirut to evacuate due to planned strikes against Hezbollah, indicating a potential expansion of regional tensions.
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has highlighted the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, warning of an impending famine due to the ongoing blockade.