Israeli military operations in Gaza have triggered a telecom blackout and renewed strikes in Lebanon, raising fears of a broader escalation. Tanks advanced toward central Gaza City on Thursday, cutting internet and phone lines for hours—a move residents called a "bad omen" signaling intensified violence. 💥
Darkness Before the Storm?
Palestinian telecom providers blamed the outage on damaged infrastructure amid Israeli bombardment. While services partially resumed by nightfall, locals like Ismail (who withheld his full name) warned: "Something very brutal is going to happen." Over 435 people, including 147 children, have reportedly died from malnutrition since the conflict began. 🕊️
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
As Israel urges civilians to flee south, aid groups describe overcrowded shelters with scarce food and medicine. The WHO warns Gaza’s hospitals may collapse within days due to blood shortages. Meanwhile, cross-border tensions flared as Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and responded to a fatal attack near the West Bank-Jordan border. 🔥
What’s Next?
With Hamas refusing to disarm without statehood guarantees and Israel vowing to continue operations, the stalemate echoes a Netflix thriller—but with real-world stakes. As tanks roll deeper into Gaza City, the world watches for signs of diplomacy… or disaster. 🌐
