Israeli strikes kill scores in northern Gaza, with no cease-fire in sight
Israeli strikes in northern Gaza killed scores of people this weekend, according to local officials, with the bloodshed in the enclave and continued attacks in Lebanon dimming hopes that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar might breathe new life into cease-fire talks that have been stalled for months.
Israeli strikes in northern Gaza killed scores of people this weekend, according to local officials, with the bloodshed in the enclave and continued attacks in Lebanon dimming hopes that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar might breathe new life into cease-fire talks that have been stalled for months.
Meanwhile, a drone strike launched Saturday toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in the town of Caesarea, north of Tel Aviv, threatened to further inflame hostilities in the region as Israel plans an attack on Iran in response to strikes launched over the assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.
In an initial assessment, the Israel Defense Forces said the drone, which struck a nearby building, was launched from Lebanon. Netanyahu blamed “Iran’s proxy Hezbollah” on X for the attack, which he described as an assassination attempt, saying any actors who try to harm other citizens of Israel “will pay a heavy price.”
The Israeli security Cabinet was expected to meet Sunday afternoon to discuss plans for a strike on Iran, an Israeli official told NBC News.
Even as Israel appeared to pin blame for the attack on Iran, Iran’s mission to the United Nations denied involvement, saying “the action in question has been carried out by Hezbollah in Lebanon.” As of early Sunday, Hezbollah had not claimed responsibility for the failed attack.
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