These attacks “are yet further examples of the grave consequences of the indiscriminate strikes on civilians in the Gaza Strip,” Russell said, calling on Israel for “an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack on its staff member.”
Palestinian authorities also condemned the attack in Sheikh Radwan, saying it wounded six people, including four children.
Israeli military spokesperson Nadav Shoshani denied responsibility, saying that “contrary to the claims, an initial review determined that the [Israeli military] did not strike in the area at the specified time.”
Separately, the Israeli military said on Saturday that a senior Hezbollah operative was captured in a naval raid in the northern Lebanese town of Batroun. An official said special forces had apprehended the individual on Friday in what was described as a “special operation,” according to reports.
Meanwhile, a new intelligence analysis reported Sunday by newspaper Israel Hayom suggests that 51 of the 101 hostages held by Hamas are still alive. Although officials have confirmed only 37 deaths among the other hostages, the latest analysis suggests that the remaining 50 hostages are dead, according to the report.
Earlier, Iran’s supreme leader threatened “a crushing response” to attacks on Iran and its allies. Iranian officials are increasingly threatening to launch another strike against Israel after its Oct. 26 attack on Iran targeting military bases and other locations.
“The enemies, whether the Zionist regime or the United States of America, will definitely receive a crushing response to what they are doing to Iran and the Iranian nation and to the resistance front,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Saturday in video released by Iranian state media.