Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Results in 20 Fatalities

An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza killed at least 20 people, mostly women and children, as part of a month-long military operation targeting Hamas militants. The strike hit a home sheltering displaced families in Beit Lahiya, with additional strikes killing 10 more people elsewhere in Gaza. The offensive has led to massive displacement and limited humanitarian aid, drawing criticism from the U.S. The conflict began after a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and has resulted in over 43,000 Palestinian deaths, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.