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Israel has reportedly launched an attack on Iran in the latest escalation between the two states .  This attack was confirmed by US officials and was reported by Iranian media as well . The war between Israel and Iran has come out of the shadows 2 . The rules of engagement between the two countries have changed . The UK has stated that Israel has a right to defend itself . Earlier this month, Iran’s attack on Israel lasted about five hours . This attack was a retaliation for a deadly Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria . Israel carried out an operation in Iran .  Israeli officials had notified U.S. officials that a response was coming . Iran has warned Israel that any “reckless” retaliation to its unprecedented aerial attack would receive a "much stronger response" .

Imminent Israeli Response: A source indicates that an Israeli response to Iran’s recent attack may be imminent.  Israel is carefully considering its next steps after Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles towards Israel . The two countries engaged in a heated emergency meeting at the United Nations Security Council. While Tehran claims it does not seek further escalation, it warns of more “decisive” strikes if Israel counterattacks . World leaders, including U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, are urging restraint, emphasizing the need to step back from the brink of a wider war . U.S. Expectations:U.S. officials anticipate that Israel’s response to Iran’s strikes will likely be limited in scope. It may involve targeted strikes against Iranian military forces and proxies outside Iran 2 . These assessments are based on prior conversations between American and Israeli officials. However, the exact timing and nature of Israel’s response remain uncertain . Background:Iran’s att...

Since the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, the impact on civilians in Gaza has been devastating. Here are some figures that highlight the immense toll on women and children: Women Killed: Over 9,000 women have reportedly lost their lives due to Israeli forces’ actions in Gaza . Women Injured: More than 19,000 women have been injured during this period . Widows and New Heads of Households: An estimated 3,000+ women may have become widows and  new heads of households after losing their male partners . Children Affected: Over 10,000 children have lost their fathers . Mothers Killed: Shockingly, 37 mothers are killed every day in Gaza . Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women: Approximately 155,000 women in Gaza are pregnant or breastfeeding, with around 5,500 expected to deliver in the next month . These numbers represent the immense human cost of the conflict, and the suffering endured by women and children in Gaza is heartbreaking.  UN Women continues to advocate for a humanita...