Israeli strikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 14 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, and destroyed vital equipment for rubble clearance. Separate strikes in Lebanon led to two fatalities. The ongoing Israeli offensive has devastated Gaza, raising concerns about reconstruction, amidst shortages of essential equipment and restricted imports.
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