Since the collapse of the Gaza ceasefire, UNICEF reported the tragic death of at least 322 children, predominantly those seeking refuge in tents and damaged buildings. The violence extended beyond Gaza, with an Israeli air strike in Beirut marking the second such attack amid ongoing tensions. Israeli officials, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, publicly reinforced their commitment to expanding settlements in the West Bank, referring to the area as 'Judea and Samaria' and declaring that Israel intends to maintain a permanent presence there despite international concerns.
According to UNICEF, at least 322 children have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire collapsed, mostly while sheltering in tents and damaged buildings.
An Israeli strike in Beirut, targeting a Hezbollah member, raises tensions further, with officials calling it a breach of the ongoing ceasefire.
The Israeli government's position on the West Bank, according to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, emphasizes that 'Judea and Samaria' are integral to Israel's national identity, suggesting a commitment to settlement expansion.
Israeli officials have vowed to prevent what they describe as 'illegal' Palestinian construction in the West Bank, asserting it poses a threat to their settlements.
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