Israeli forces stormed the Qatari Al Jazeera TV bureau in Ramallah, West Bank, and handed a military order to close it for 45 days. The Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate condemned the move as a violation of media freedom. This comes after Israeli authorities raided an Al Jazeera office in Jerusalem in May, citing national security concerns. Tensions in the region are high, with the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel approaching.
In Gaza, at least 22 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people, according to Palestinians. The Israeli military claimed the attack targeted a Hamas command center. Most of the victims were women and children. In Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 37 people in a suburb of Beirut, including senior Hezbollah commanders. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, confirmed the deaths of its members.
The escalation of violence in the region has led to tragic consequences, with civilians bearing the brunt of the attacks. The targeting of media outlets like Al Jazeera has raised concerns about press freedom and the ability of journalists to report on the conflict. As the situation remains volatile, the international community must work towards de-escalation and finding a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
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