Israel Orders Evacuation, Faces Hezbollah Retaliation

Tension in Gaza have reached a boiling point as Israel orders the immediate evacuation of parts of Deir Al Balah, near the only functioning hospital in central Gaza, Al-Aqsa Hospital.

This comes as Hezbollah launches a massive barrage of rockets and drones from Lebanon into Israel, seeking revenge for the assassination of a top commander in Beirut last month.

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In response, Israel’s military has conducted air raids across southern Lebanon, putting the region on high alert.

The escalation occurs amidst stalled mediated talks for a ceasefire in Gaza, with a Hamas delegation departing Cairo, according to a Palestinian official cited by Reuters.

The situation remains volatile, with no signs of progress towards a peaceful resolution.