GAZA/JERUSALEM: Israel intensified its bombing of southern Gaza overnight, with officials in the Hamas-run enclave saying record numbers had been killed again, as violence flared elsewhere in the region and a showdown loomed at the UN over
Palestinians rescue a survivor of Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in Nusseirat refugee camp on Oct 24, 2023.
Israel said strikes on Gaza over the previous 24 hours had eliminated Hamas operatives including the head of the Hamas battalion for southern Khan Younis, Tayseer Bebasher. Syrian state media said Israel had killed eight soldiers and wounded seven more near the southwestern city of Deraa, and hit Aleppo's airport, already out of action.
Israel said its forces hit five squads in Lebanon preparing attacks. Lebanon's Iranian-backed Hezbollah group said 42 of its fighters had been killed since the start of the conflict, which has spread fear among civilians on both sides of the border. UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, warned that it would have to halt operations in Gaza on Wednesday night if it did not get supplies of fuel. The Israeli military said Hamas had seized fuel and should be asked to hand it over.
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