Palestinian officials have reported that Israel's strikes early Tuesday resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals in Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis. Additionally, 15 others, including women and children, were injured in the attacks. The civil defense confirmed that five people were killed in a strike on the Abu Harb family house in the Qizan al-Najjar area, with at least 10 others wounded. Another strike in the Tahlia area in Khan Younis claimed the lives of at least two individuals and left five others injured, as per the rescue service. Hospital records in Khan Younis have verified the casualties from both strikes.
Israel has stated its efforts to avoid harming civilians but generally refrains from commenting on individual strikes. Gaza's Health Ministry has reported that over 41,000 Palestinians have been killed since the onset of the war. While the ministry does not specify the number of fighters among the casualties, it notes that slightly over half were women and children.
The conflict began when Hamas-led militants breached southern Israel on October 7, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1,200 individuals, predominantly civilians, and the abduction of around 250 people. Currently, about 100 captives remain held in Gaza, with a third of them presumed deceased.
United Arab Emirates Airlines Cancel Flights to Lebanon
In response to the ongoing cross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, airlines in the United Arab Emirates have canceled flights to Lebanon. Major carriers such as Emirates and Etihad, along with the low-cost carrier FlyDubai, have suspended their flight operations to the region.
The United Arab Emirates, which formalized a diplomatic recognition agreement with Israel in 2020, houses a significant Lebanese expatriate community. The decision to cancel flights underscores the escalating tensions in the area and the impact on regional travel routes.
