Intensifying Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed around 50 Palestinians in 24 hours, prompting UN warnings. Cultural heritage in Lebanon suffers damage, while China criticizes the Philippines’ missile acquisition. North Korea’s casualties in Ukraine raise concerns over its military support for Russia.

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Israel has intensified its military operations in Gaza, bombing al-Mawasi camps and a school, resulting in the deaths of around 50 Palestinians within 24 hours. UN official Lazzarini warns against the world becoming desensitized to such violence as hospitals report casualties from the attacks on aid convoys, schools, and civilian vehicles. The situation in Lebanon remains dire as archaeologists assess damage to UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to Israeli strikes, including the destruction of parts of a Crusader castle and an 18th-century minaret. In a related geopolitical event, China has criticized the Philippines for acquiring the US Typhon missile system, warning that it may spark an arms race amid rising militarization in the South China Sea. Meanwhile, North Korea's involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict is highlighted as South Korea reports over 1,000 North Korean casualties, with the regime reportedly preparing additional troop deployments in support of Russian military efforts. Amidst these developments, discussions around Myanmar's democracy surface again, with former U.S. Ambassador Derek Mitchell emphasizing the need for renewed leadership to restore democratic hopes lost since the military coup.