At least 19 Palestinians, including a girl, were killed in Israeli operations across the Gaza Strip on August 2, according to Al Jazeera and local medical sources. Casualties were reported in Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, Khan Yunis, and Jabalya.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned Israeli military operations and "terrorist acts" in Lebanon, holding the US responsible for escalation and violations of a peace memorandum.
The Gaza Health Ministry reported Wednesday that 1,005 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli military operations in Gaza since a ceasefire with Hamas was agreed upon last October. Near-daily strikes, shelling, and gunfire continue in the besieged enclave. An Israeli strike in Khan Younis killed two Palestinians and wounded six.
The Gaza Health Ministry reported that 1,005 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli operations since a ceasefire was reached with Hamas in October. Recent strikes in central Gaza and Gaza City, as well as an incident in Khan Younis, contributed to the toll. Israel stated it targeted a "terrorist" in Khan Younis.
France, Iran, and Algeria have condemned Israel's military operations in Lebanon. Hezbollah rejected a US offer for a partial truce, demanding a comprehensive ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal. Iran and Hezbollah issued threats against Israel and US forces in the region.
Iran announced it is halting communications with the US unless Israel stops its offensive in Lebanon and Gaza. President Trump claimed to have secured pledges from Netanyahu and Hezbollah to end fighting, but Israel stated it would continue operations.
Iran announced it is halting communications with the US unless Israel stops its offensive in Lebanon. President Trump claimed he secured pledges from Netanyahu and Hezbollah to end fighting, but Israel stated it would continue operations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Israel's ongoing operations in Lebanon constitute a violation of the ceasefire between Iran and the US, asserting that a breach on any front is a violation on all fronts. He held the US and Israel responsible for any consequences.
A senior US official stated Washington supports Israel's continued operations against Hezbollah, citing over 1,000 drones and 700 rockets launched by the group since April 17. The official blamed Hezbollah for the current situation and for hindering peace negotiations.
Israeli forces killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of Hamas' military wing and planner of the Oct 7 attacks, in a Gaza City airstrike. The IDF stated Haddad managed Hamas' hostage system and planned attacks. Two other operatives were also killed.
Iranian officials at the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi accused the UAE of facilitating military aggression against Iran, threatening potential retaliation against facilities used by US or Israeli forces in the country.
