Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv on Tuesday after Hezbollah claimed to have targeted the city with missiles. The Israeli military said about 20 rockets were fired from Lebanon, with interceptor fragments causing damage in the area. Hezbollah said they targeted military bases in Tel Aviv and a naval base near Haifa.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv for talks with Israeli leaders about the ongoing conflicts in the region. Blinken is expected to stress the need for humanitarian aid in Gaza and discuss securing the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
In response to the escalating conflict, the US is investigating alleged human rights abuses by an Israeli military unit and may potentially suspend assistance under the Leahy law. Additionally, dozens of Palestinians, including children, were reportedly killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza, sparking concern from the international community.
Iran warned the US against any Israeli retaliatory attacks, while the UN expressed concern over the lack of aid entering the besieged Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza. The World Food Programme and Unicef have appealed for help from Israeli leaders to alleviate the suffering of civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon.
As tensions remain high in the region, the US has deployed its advanced anti-missile system to Israel to bolster their defenses. The situation continues to unfold as international leaders work towards finding a diplomatic resolution to the conflicts in the Middle East.
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