Increasing Tensions as Israel Strikes in Beirut and Hamas Control Faces Unrest in Gaza
Israel's military strikes Beirut, killing three, while unrest against Hamas intensifies in Gaza amid ongoing international scrutiny and calls for humanitarian compliance.


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Summary
Amid rising tensions, Israel conducted airstrikes in Beirut, killing at least three people, including a woman, and injuring several others, targeting purported Hezbollah militants. This strike follows accusations of rocket fire from Lebanon, which Hezbollah denied. Concurrently, in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have resulted in civilian casualties, inciting protests against Hamas's governance. Prime Minister Netanyahu dismissed his security chief as international outcry grows, urging adherence to humanitarian laws amid escalating violence. Additionally, reports emerged of a Palestinian teenager dying in Israeli custody, heightening concerns over prison conditions, which have reportedly worsened since the outbreak of recent conflict.
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