The Day of the Zaytoun School Massacre

Early reports indicated ongoing Israeli operations in Gaza for the 351st day. By mid-morning, news broke of a devastating Israeli strike on a school in Gaza's Zaytoun neighborhood, resulting in numerous civilian casualties, primarily women and children. This attack dominated headlines throughout the day, with death tolls rising and details emerging. Simultaneously, tensions escalated on the Lebanon-Israel border following Israel's assassination of Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil. Hezbollah threatened retaliation, prompting Israel to heighten alert levels in northern areas. In the West Bank, clashes and arrests continued. By evening, reports surfaced of intense Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, with expectations of a significant Hezbollah response. The day concluded with sirens sounding in Haifa and the Golan Heights as rockets were launched from Lebanon.