Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 48 Palestinians, Biden Discusses Hostage Talks

Overnight Offensive Targets Southern and Central Gaza

Overnight Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed at least 48 Palestinians, according to medical sources. The strikes primarily targeted the southern and central regions of Gaza.

Medical Facilities Overwhelmed

At least 32 of those killed were civilians, including nine children, the Palestinian Health Ministry reported. The intense bombardment overwhelmed medical facilities, leaving many in need of urgent care.

The Israeli military claimed the strikes were in response to rocket fire from Gaza into Israel. However, Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that controls Gaza, denied firing any rockets.

Biden Discusses Hostage Talks in Cairo

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has held calls with Egyptian and Qatari leaders to discuss upcoming hostage talks in Cairo.

Efforts to Remove Obstacles

The talks, scheduled for next week, aim to secure the release of American citizens held captive in Iran. Biden discussed efforts to remove obstacles to a deal, including Iran's insistence on releasing Iranian prisoners held in the US.

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Meta Warns of Iran-Linked Hacking Threats

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has warned US political campaigns to be wary of hacking threats from Iran.

WhatsApp Account Blocking

The company announced that it had blocked several Iranian-linked accounts on WhatsApp that were targeting campaigns through phishing and malware attacks.