JULY 31, 2024 — The Israeli army announced a precision strike in southern Beirut targeting Hezbollah commander Mushin Shukr. While Israel claims the strike was successful, resulting in Shukr's death, Hezbollah sources report that Shukr survived the attack. The strike tragically killed three civilians and injured 74 others, according to Lebanese officials.

The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate as the Israeli military intensifies its operations. The Civil Defence agency reports that 255 Palestinians have been killed in a nine-day assault on Khan Younis. Additionally, a dozen Palestinians lost their lives in an attack targeting the entrance of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has conducted its largest evacuation of wounded patients from Gaza, highlighting the dire healthcare situation. The UN has warned that Gaza's solid waste management system has collapsed, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces stormed the towns of Atara and Sinjil in Ramallah. The military has also set up checkpoints in the Jaber, as-Salaymeh, and Wadi al-Hassin neighborhoods near the Ibrahimi Mosque, increasing tensions in the region.

The international community is closely monitoring the escalating violence, with calls for immediate de-escalation and protection of civilians. Humanitarian organizations are urging for unrestricted access to deliver aid and medical supplies to those in need.

As the conflict continues, the toll on civilian lives and infrastructure grows, underscoring the urgent need for a peaceful resolution.