Israel presses Gaza and Lebanon assaults as Egypt touts truce plan

Israel continues its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, with recent strikes killing five in Lebanon’s Tyre and three in Gaza City. Egypt’s President Sisi has proposed a two-day truce plan including a hostage exchange, though neither Israel nor Hamas has responded. Meanwhile, Iran has warned of “bitter consequences” following Israeli strikes on its military sites. The Gaza conflict has claimed 42,924 Palestinian lives, while Lebanon has seen 1,620 casualties since September.READ FULL