Israeli airstrikes have intensified in Lebanon's Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs and in Gaza, as Beirut awaits ceasefire proposals from Washington.
Over seven weeks into Israel's offensive against Hezbollah, airstrikes in Beirut's Dahiyeh and Dawhit Aramoun have resulted in multiple casualties, including women and children, Lebanon's Health Ministry reports.
Local residents, like Hassan Moussa, observe an increase in daytime attacks, expanding beyond Dahiyeh to areas such as Aramoun.
The conflict has also taken a toll on Israel, with six soldiers killed in combat during one of the deadliest days of the ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
In a notable development, Hezbollah has targeted the headquarters of the Israeli Defense Ministry for the first time since the conflict began.
The UN Security Council condemned attacks on the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, urging all parties to protect blue helmets and refrain from targeting peacekeepers.
In Gaza, at least 10 Palestinians were killed in Israeli bombings targeting homes and tents of displaced people in southern Gaza, reports Xinhua.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in over 43,712 deaths in more than 13 months, according to Hamas-run Gaza's Health Ministry.
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Israel continues strikes in Lebanon, Gaza as Beirut awaits truce ideas
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