Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria: Conflict Update

March 23, 2025 (EIRNS)—Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza killed at least 19 people overnight, including a senior Hamas figure and several civilians, as the IDF ordered evacuations from parts of Rafah, according to AP. Ground operations also began in Beit Hanoun, with Israel targeting Hamas infrastructure and expanding a border buffer zone. The IDF claims it’s allowing civilian evacuations, while Hamas accuses Israel of intensifying attacks on civilians and violating international law, calling for global intervention.