💥💥Israel conducted airstrikes against nuclear and military facilities in Iran, targeting its nuclear program and military leadership, including the death of Hossein Salami, head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
In response, Iran launched approximately 100 drones towards Israeli territory, which Israel intercepted, according to military spokesman Effie Defrin. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Israelis to prepare to stay in shelters for an extended period, warning of a prolonged operation against Iran.
These events mark a significant escalation in the regional conflict, which initially focused on Gaza following Hamas's attacks on October 7, 2023, and is now expanding into a direct confrontation with Iran.
Additionally, in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis persists. The UN reports over 55,000 Palestinians dead since the start of the Israeli offensive, with recent attacks causing dozens of casualties at aid distribution points, including an incident where 36 people died during a food distribution. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by the U.S. and Israel, faces criticism for the chaos in aid distribution, with reports of Israeli gunfire against civilians. 💥💥🔥