US Fighter Jets Retaliate with Strikes on Iran-Backed Militia in Syria and Iraq

Two US fighter jets conducted airstrikes on weapons and ammunition facilities in Syria in response to attacks on US forces by Iranian-backed militia. The strikes were not coordinated with Israel. The US warned Iran to stand down its proxies and militias, stating that further measures will be taken if the attacks continue. Concerns are growing that the Israel-Hamas conflict may escalate and spread throughout the Middle East. Israel has conducted military raids into Gaza, preparing for the next stage of the operation, while clashes between Palestinian militants and Israeli troops continue. The UN General Assembly is set to discuss a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is described as catastrophic, with hundreds of thousands of people displaced. The US has sent additional troops to the region to bolster air defenses.