Gaza and a cease-fire slip out of focus as Lebanon battle rages

CAIRO –
Palestinians concern the disaster in Lebanon is diverting the world’s consideration from Gaza, the place Israeli strikes killed dozens extra individuals this week, and diminishing already dim prospects for a cease-fire a yr right into a struggle that has shattered the enclave.

An escalation within the battle between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah over the previous two weeks has led to clashes between Israeli and Hezbollah forces inside Lebanon and fueled fears of a wider regional struggle.

Both Israel and its Hamas foes in Gaza say the Lebanon battle may assist finish the Gaza battle, however some analysts, officers from mediating international locations, and Gazans, are skeptical.