35 Palestinians brutally killed by Israel in Gaza

GAZA: At least 35 Palestinians were reported killed in the latest Israeli bombardment on Gaza, with an additional 10 fatalities occurring during an attack on the Nuseirat refugee camp.

The latest airstrikes and brutality by Israel has brought the total number of Palestinians martyred in Israeli siege to 41,226 since the onset of the conflict last October.

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The situation in Gaza remains dire as the ongoing violence continues to inflict heavy casualties on the civilian population.

Eyewitness accounts from the region describe the widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the relentless bombardment.

Hostilities also escalated between Hezbollah and the Israeli forces along the Lebanon-Israel border. The former claimed responsibility for launching rockets and artillery shells at Israel military positions.

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This marks a significant increase in cross-border exchanges, with Israeli military targeting what it describes as ‘Hezbollah bases’ in southern Lebanon.

The exchange of fire between the two parties has raised ‘concerns’ about a broader regional conflict, with both sides engaging in retaliatory strikes.

There are reports of ongoing military activity on ground.

In light of the escalating tensions, United States (US) officials advised Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise ‘caution’ and avoid further provocations against Hezbollah.

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The US expressed ‘concerns’ over the potential wider conflict in the region that could destabilise entire Middle East.