WHO Warns of Impending 'Health Catastrophe' in Israel-Hamas War

The Israel-Hamas war continues to escalate, with the IDF confirming an airstrike on a refugee camp in Gaza, targeting a senior Hamas commander. The FBI chief warns that the war could inspire violence in the US, while the UN chief expresses deep concern about the risk of a dangerous escalation and calls for the protection of civilians on both sides. Israel reports the deaths of two soldiers and ongoing limited ground operations in Gaza. Protesters disrupt a US Congress hearing, demanding a cease-fire, and Yemen's Houthi rebels vow to carry out more attacks on Israel. The Gaza Health Ministry reports a death toll of over 8,500, and the WHO warns of an imminent public health catastrophe in Gaza. Israel shoots down an aerial target near Eilat, and the IDF claims to have struck 300 militant targets in Gaza. The Palestinian envoy describes Gaza as "hell on earth," and Israel's UN envoy wears a yellow star as a reminder of the Nazi past.
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