On a day of heightened tension, Israel carried out a bombing in Damascus, targeting the area near the Iranian embassy in Syria. This resulted in the death of a Pasdaran commander and at least 7 fatalities. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran condemned the attack, stating that Israel committed a crime in Damascus and vowed a tough response.
Meanwhile, another incident occurred in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli Defense Forces withdrew from al-Shifa hospital after a 14-day operation. Reports of extensive destruction and casualties emerged, with conflicting accounts of how detainees were treated during the raid. The situation prompted calls for an international investigation into the alleged atrocities at the hospital, with concerns raised about potential war crimes.
The White House and Iranian Foreign Ministry spokespersons both expressed concern over the events in Gaza and called for accountability. The Iranian spokesperson questioned whether international institutions and human rights defenders would support an investigation into the reported violations. The incidents in both Damascus and Gaza underscored the volatile situation in the region, with calls for transparency, justice, and international scrutiny of the actions taken by all parties involved.
