An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Gaza killed more than 90 people, including 20 children, in the latest deadly attack in the Palestinian enclave. The strike hit a building in Beit Lahia, leaving 40 people missing and dozens injured. The nearby Kamal Adwan Hospital was unable to treat the wounded due to a siege by Israeli forces. The Israeli parliament outlawed the UN aid agency, UNRWA, which provides essential supplies to Gaza, raising concerns about the humanitarian crisis in the region. The move was met with criticism from Israel’s allies, including the United States, and was seen as collective punishment for Palestinians. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the militant group Hezbollah named a new leader after the killing of its former chief and his presumed successor by Israel. In response to the airstrike, the United States expressed deep concern over the legislation outlawing UNRWA, which plays a critical role in delivering humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Other countries, including Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Britain, also expressed grave concern over the impact of the legislation on humanitarian aid provision in Gaza. The international community condemned the attack on the residential building in Gaza and the legislation outlawing UNRWA, both of which exacerbate the already dire situation in the region.
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