Israeli forces intensify bombing on Gaza Strip

Israeli forces have intensified their bombing on the Gaza Strip yesterday and told civilians to leave a refugee camp in the north of the Palestinian enclave after the conflict stretched into Lebanon with the killing of the Hamas deputy leader in Beirut. Military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said Israeli forces are in a high state of readiness and prepared for any scenario.

Arouri, who lived in Beirut, was the first senior Hamas political leader to be killed since Israel began its offensive against Hamas. Hundreds of Palestinians took to the streets of



Ramallah and other towns in the West Bank to condemn Arouri's killing. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the killing of Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri aims to draw Lebanon deeper into the Gaza war.

Meanwhile, the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon says it is deeply concerned about a potential escalation of violence. A spokesperson for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said a wider conflict would have devastating consequences for both Israel and Lebanon and urged all parties to show restraint.