The Guardian’s live coverage of the Israel-Gaza war and broader Middle East crisis reports that the UN has halted aid movements within Gaza due to Israeli evacuation orders in the Deir al-Balah area. Israel is targeting “terror operatives” in the area and dismantling Hamas infrastructure. The UN humanitarian agency is continuing operations under restrictions.
Evacuation orders forced families and patients to leave al-Aqsa hospital in central Gaza. The World Food Programme warns of disruptions to food distribution centers. Five Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike in the West Bank, while Israelis shot dead one Palestinian in Bethlehem.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon reportedly thwarted a missile attack by Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism for limited airstrikes against Hezbollah, with calls for a broader offensive in Lebanon. The US assesses a continued threat of attack against Israel by Iran and its proxy groups.
The brother of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, killed in an Israeli airstrike, called for those responsible to be prosecuted. Israel’s defense force conducted an investigation into the incident, resulting in dismissals and reprimands. Frankcom’s family does not feel the response was adequate.
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