Israel strikes Gaza, Lebanon overnight; Netanyahu convenes generals

Israel launched air strikes on Gaza and southern Lebanon, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting to assess the escalating conflict. The attacks targeted the Gaza Strip’s center and north, resulting in casualties. Israel is preparing for a ground invasion to eradicate Hamas, while fears are growing that the conflict could escalate into a wider Middle East conflict. The US has warned of a significant risk to its interests in the region and deployed additional air defenses.