Joshua Alexander, a 17-year-old teenager, has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting Lianne Gordon, a mother of two, in the head as she tried to shield her children from a gang feud in Hackney. Gordon, who had just returned from a holiday in Jamaica, became an unintended victim of the ongoing violence between rival neighborhood gangs. Despite the killer wearing a balaclava, Gordon’s daughter was able to identify him as he shot her mother in their home, leading to Alexander’s conviction for the murder.
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Israel resumes airstrikes on Gaza, five Palestinians killed
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least five Palestinians, with the Israeli military targeting a Hamas military location in the north. The attacks were renewed after both sides accused each other of violating a ceasefire, leading to increased tensions and casualties. Israel dropped evacuation leaflets in Gaza, warning residents of "dangerous combat zones" and stating that the onslaught was "just the beginning" as the conflict escalated further. Full Article
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