Israel ramps up Gaza airstrikes in ongoing conflict with Hamas

Israeli jets struck the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, killing two Palestinians and injuring several others. The Israeli military claimed that the strike targeted Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives who were planning attacks. Meanwhile, India dispatched 38.5 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza, including essential medical supplies and other necessary items. The US has stepped up its military readiness in the Middle East in response to recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces. Israel's military accused Hezbollah of escalating attacks on Israeli military positions along the northern border, warning that Lebanon was being dragged into a war. As the conflict intensifies, a Gaza-based journalist highlighted the urgent need for a ceasefire, emphasizing the lack of fuel, electricity, and shelters in the region. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing solidarity with Israel's right to defend itself and calling for humanitarian access to Gaza. Israel announced plans to ramp up airstrikes on Hamas in Gaza, while also considering a possible ground invasion.