12 killed in Gaza strikes and 2 killed in Israel stabbing amidst rising tensions that could lead to broader conflict

In Gaza, Israeli strikes have resulted in the deaths of multiple civilians, including women and children, and caused widespread destruction. The strikes have targeted various locations, including a tent camp, a hospital courtyard, a house, and a school-turned-shelter, resulting in numerous casualties. The Israeli military often accuses Palestinian militants of using civilians as shields, but the Gaza Health Ministry does not differentiate between civilians and militants in its casualty reports. The ongoing conflict has displaced the majority of Gaza’s population, leading to a humanitarian crisis in the region. Violence has also escalated in the occupied West Bank, where over 590 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the start of the conflict. Tensions between Israel and Palestinian militants, including Hamas and Hezbollah, have intensified, raising concerns of a wider regional war. The Palestinians seek the territories of the West Bank, Gaza, and east Jerusalem for their future state, while Israel’s military actions have resulted in significant loss of life and property in the region.

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