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Israeli Airstrikes Intensify in Gaza and Lebanon as Netanyahu Plans U.S. Visit

Dozens killed in Gaza school strike, senior Hamas figure targeted in Lebanon, and U.S. arms sale to Israel moves forward.

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A Palestinian woman stands in the yard of a destroyed school in the al-Tuffah of Gaza City on Friday.

Overview

  • Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed dozens, including civilians sheltering in a school, and targeted Hamas militants in northern Gaza with ground operations.
  • A senior Hamas figure was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Sidon, southern Lebanon, alongside two others, according to local sources.
  • Prime Minister Netanyahu is in Hungary, where officials ignored an ICC arrest warrant against him, and plans to visit the U.S. next week for talks with President Trump.
  • Hungary announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court during Netanyahu's visit, citing concerns over the court's politicization.
  • The U.S. advanced a $24 million arms sale to Israel, signaling continued support for its military actions despite international criticism.