Jerusalem (AP) –
The Israeli government said a drone targeted the prime minister’s house Saturday, but there were no casualties, as Iran’s supreme leader vowed that Hamas would continue its fight following the killing of the mastermind of last year’s deadly October 7 attack.
Sirens wailed in Israel warning of incoming fire from Lebanon. The military said dozens of projectiles were launched. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the drone targeted his house in the Mediterranean coastal town of Caesarea, though neither he nor his wife were home.
The barrage comes as Israel considers its expected response to an Iranian attack earlier this month and presses its offensives against Hamas militants in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
In Gaza, Israeli forces fired at hospitals in the battered northern part of the Palestinian enclave, and strikes in the strip killed more than 50 people, including children, in less than 24 hours, according to hospital officials and an Associated Press reporter there.
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In addition to the drone launched at Netanyahu’s private residence, Israel’s military said some 180 projectiles were fired throughout the day from Lebanon on Saturday morning. A 50-year-old man was killed after being hit by shrapnel while sitting in his car in northern Israel, and four people were injured, Israel’s medical services said.
In the northern city of Kiryat Ata, sirens blared as people ran for cover and intercepted missiles exploded in the sky. One rocket landed in the area, and Associated Press reporters saw burned cars and a damaged building. Itzik Billet, commander for the Haifa area, said nine people were lightly injured.
The Israeli fire service also said it was battling several blazes resulting from missiles in the Shlomi area, less than a mile (1 kilometer) from the Lebanese border.
Israel’s war with Lebanon’s Hezbollah – a Hamas ally backed by Iran – has intensified in recent weeks.
War with Lebanon’s Hezbollah
In Gaza, Israeli forces fired at hospitals in the battered northern part of the Palestinian enclave, and strikes in the strip killed more than 50 people, including children, in less than 24 hours, according to hospital officials and an Associated Press reporter there.
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On Friday, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Sinwar’s death was a painful loss but noted that Hamas carried on despite the killings of other Palestinian militant leaders before him.
"Hamas is alive and will stay alive," Khamenei said in his first comments on the killing.
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Since Israel claimed Sinwar’s death Thursday, confirmed by a top Hamas official Friday, Hamas has reiterated its stance that the hostages taken from Israel a year ago will not be released until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli troops. The staunch position pushed back against a statement by Netanyahu that his country’s military will keep fighting until the hostages are released, and will remain in Gaza to prevent a severely weakened Hamas from rearming.
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-Israel said a drone targeted the prime minister’s house Saturday, but there were no casualties, as Iran’s supreme leader vowed that Hamas would continue its fight following the killing of the mastermind of last year’s deadly October 7 attack.
-Sirens wailed in Israel warning of incoming fire from Lebanon.
-Saudi Arabia, United Nations
Conclusion
The war in Gaza and between Israel and Lebanon has left many questions unanswered. What is the future of the conflict, and how can it be resolved? Only time will tell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current situation in Gaza?
A: The situation in Gaza is dire, with many innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. Israeli forces have been firing at hospitals, and many have been killed or injured.
Q: What is the role of Iran in the conflict?
A: Iran has backed Hamas, a militant group that has been fighting Israel for years. Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has vowed that Hamas will continue its fight.
Q: What is the position of the United States on the conflict?
A: The United States has taken a neutral stance on the conflict, but has urged all parties to seek a peaceful resolution.
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