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Lebanon Airstrike, Gaza Aid, and Ceasefire Efforts
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill 13, while efforts continue to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and end the broader conflict.
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Ali LarijaniAli KhameneiNabih BerriLisa JohnsonBashar Assad
- What were the casualties of the Israeli airstrike near Baalbek, Lebanon?
- At least 13 people, all employees and volunteers of the Lebanese Civil Defense, were killed in an Israeli strike on a civil defense center near Baalbek, Lebanon. Rescue teams are searching for missing people amidst the rubble.
- What recent action has been taken to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza?
- Blood supplies have been transported into Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing to alleviate the humanitarian crisis, addressing the critical shortage of medical supplies in Palestinian hospitals.
- What is Israel's stated reason for targeting ambulances and medical facilities in Lebanon?
- Israel has accused Hezbollah of using ambulances and medical facilities to transport and store weapons, but the Israeli military has not commented on the specific strike near Baalbek.
- Who visited Beirut to discuss the ongoing war, and what is the significance of their visit?
- An Iranian official, Ali Larijani, arrived in Beirut to discuss the ongoing war with Lebanese officials, while the U.S. reportedly presented a draft peace proposal to the Parliament Speaker.
- What is the main focus of the UN Security Council's draft resolution regarding the conflict?
- The UN Security Council's elected members circulated a draft resolution demanding an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian aid and the release of hostages.