The stakes in the Middle East soared this week as Israel launched a ground invasion into southern Lebanon, while Iran fired over 180 missiles toward Israeli territory—marking one of the largest direct attacks in decades. With Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepening, global leaders are scrambling to prevent a full-blown regional war.
In Gaza, the Health Ministry reported 28 Palestinian deaths and 54 injuries after an Israeli strike hit a school-turned-shelter in Deir el-Balah. Ambulances rushed victims to overwhelmed hospitals like Al-Aqsa, where medical supplies are running low. “This is a disaster beyond words,” said a local volunteer via social media.
Meanwhile, analysts warn the Lebanon-Israel clashes could spiral into a ‘Proxy War II’ scenario, drawing in Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah. The conflict’s ripple effects are already shaking oil markets and travel advisories worldwide.
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