The Israeli army intensifies strikes on Gaza amid clashes with Hamas as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken aims to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Reports highlight ongoing conflict, including airstrikes in Palestinian cities and Hezbollah s drone attack on Israel. Blinken, discussing the situation with Israeli leaders, emphasizes challenges and hostage concerns while urging compliance with international law. Despite calls for reduced combat and increased aid, the region faces mounting casualties and humanitarian crises.
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"Very concerned by high death toll of media workers in Gaza," the UN rights office said on X, formerly Twitter, demanding that all such cases be "thoroughly, independently investigated to ensure strict compliance with international law, and violations prosecuted".
The commander "had a leading role in managing Hezbollah s operations in the south", the security official said, requesting anonymity over security concerns.
Al Jazeera on Sunday said two of its Palestinian journalists in the Gaza Strip were killed in an Israeli strike on their car, in what the Qatar-based media network claimed was a "targeted killing".