Escalating Israeli Strikes Intensify Tensions in Lebanon and Gaza

An Israeli airstrike on the Douris civil defence centre near Baalbek, Lebanon, killed 20 people, including 15 first responders, amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. The attack has raised accusations of Israel targeting medical teams and civilian infrastructure, exacerbating Lebanon's humanitarian crisis. Despite a US-proposed ceasefire, the conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and significant displacement. Lebanese officials and healthcare workers criticize Israel's tactics, which they claim aim to degrade living conditions and terrorize civilians.