Israeli Airstrikes in West Bank and Lebanon Leave Dozens Dead

An Israeli airstrike in the West Bank resulted in the deaths of at least 18 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-controlled health ministry. The strike took place on Thursday in the Tulkarm refugee camp. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa condemned the event, describing it as a "massacre" on social media, and accused Israel of disregarding international calls for justice.

The Israeli military confirmed the attack, stating that Zahi Yaser Abd al-Razeq Oufi, a key Hamas figure in Tulkarm, was among those killed. Oufi had reportedly been supplying weapons to militants and was allegedly planning an imminent terror attack. The Israel Defence Forces also reported that several other significant terrorist operatives were eliminated in the same operation.

Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes continued, with health officials reporting 27 fatalities and 151 injuries on Thursday alone. Since mid-September, more than 1,200 people have reportedly died as a result of the strikes. Israel claimed to have targeted 200 locations and ordered the evacuation of residents from about 20 additional towns as it focused on Hezbollah fighters, supported by Iran.

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Israel is currently carpet bombing Beirut, with over 20 airstrikes targeting the suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon. Reports suggest the use of bunker buster bombs in the attacks. pic.twitter.com/rfftlbyHm3

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Most of the airstrikes in Lebanon have been concentrated in the southern region, where local authorities report that 1.2 million people have been displaced. However, on Thursday evening, explosions were also reported in Dahieh, a southern suburb of Beirut, near the international airport....