Israel Exchanges Fire With Hezbollah, Pounds Gaza, UN Slams “Forcible Transfer of Civilians”

Israel has ramped up airstrikes in Gaza and is launching strikes in Lebanon in response to Hezbollah attacks. Israel launched airstrikes in Lebanon in response to Hezbollah firing anti-tank missiles and wounding three Israelis. A 12th Palestinian journalist has been killed in an Israeli air raid on a residential building in northern Gaza, as per Anadolu Agency. The US Secretary of State has said that the US and Israel have agreed on a plan to allow aid into Gaza after nine-hour talks with Israeli leaders. French President Emmanuel Macron said intense talks are on to free hostages held by Hamas after its attack on Israel.