“At least 60 were injured, first responders say, making the attack one of the bloodiest on Israel since the war started last October.”

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#### **Attack on Israel**

At least 60 people were injured in the attack, making it one of the bloodiest incidents in Israel since the war began last October. The attack was part of a broader conflict involving Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, with multiple fronts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria.

#### **Gaza Conflict**

The Israeli military continues to conduct operations against Hamas operatives in Gaza. An IDF soldier, Staff Sergeant Itai Fogel, 22, was killed in battle in Rafah, southern Gaza. The IDF has also launched a new offensive in northern Gaza to prevent Hamas from regrouping.

#### **Lebanon Conflict**

Hezbollah has been actively involved in the conflict, firing about 190 projectiles towards Israel from Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes have targeted Hezbollah facilities and interests in southern Beirut, resulting in significant damage and casualties. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reports at least 2,255 fatalities and over 10,000 injuries due to Israeli strikes.

#### **Iran’s Involvement**

Iran has been supporting its proxies, including Hezbollah and Hamas, and has denied Israel access to Gulf airspace for potential strikes. The Iranian regime has also threatened to retaliate against oil infrastructure abroad if Israel strikes Iranian energy sites.

#### **Humanitarian Crisis**

The ongoing conflict has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of Palestinians fleeing the fighting in Gaza. In Lebanon, over 1.2 million individuals have been forced to flee their homes due to Israeli assaults.