Israel's Defensive Actions: Strikes in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza Clashes Explained

Israel carried out airstrikes in Lebanon and Syria while engaging in intense battles with Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed concern that a cease-fire might give Hamas a chance to regroup and get more weapons.

Meanwhile, during a visit to Qatar, Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, urged for the use of the "last chances" to stop the fighting. The United Nations warned that the situation in Syria, which shares a border with Israel and is home to many Iran-supported groups, is now very dangerous.

In Gaza, things are getting worse. Aid trucks are having a hard time getting in. A promise has been made for more supplies to come from Egypt soon. In Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas, over 8,500 people have lost their lives since the conflict began on October 7.

In the latest updates:

• Israeli forces took down a Hamas base, stopping dozens of militants and confiscating weapons.

• Hezbollah, a group in Lebanon, said they hit Israeli forces near the border.

• Hospitals in Gaza are struggling as their generators are about to stop working.

• Iran's Foreign Minister stressed the need to stop the war using political means.

• Lebanon's Prime Minister warned that things might get worse at the border with Israel.

• Drones targeted a base in Iraq where US and other international forces stay.

• Israel says they've identified 240 hostages in Gaza.

• Israel is expanding its operations in Gaza, with a focus on the north.

• Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister called for a cease-fire and an independent state for Palestinians.

• The UN warned that the conflict is spreading to Syria.

• Israeli warplanes attacked targets in Lebanon used by Hezbollah.

Please note that this situation is changing quickly, and we will keep you updated with any new information.

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