Israeli strikes have resulted in the deaths of 77 Palestinians in Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to health authorities. The Israeli military claimed to have targeted a senior Islamic Jihad militant in a strike on a command center at the Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza. The military stated that the strike was precise and intended to minimize harm to civilians in the area.
The ongoing conflict has escalated with both sides engaging in negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt. The talks aim to secure a truce between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers. Hamas has demanded an end to the fighting and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, while Israel has focused on dismantling the governing and military capabilities of Hamas.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with reports of continued blockades on hospitals and residential areas being destroyed by Israeli forces. The civilian population, already struggling to access basic necessities, is facing a looming famine. Residents like Abu Mustafa, a father of six, are desperate for a ceasefire to end the violence and preserve lives in Gaza.
The Israeli military has claimed to have targeted gunmen in various locations, including near hospitals, which has been denied by Hamas and medical staff. The World Court has ordered Israel to ensure basic food supplies to the population in Gaza, amid accusations of genocide by South Africa.
As the death toll rises and the humanitarian crisis worsens, the need for a lasting ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza becomes increasingly urgent. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely as efforts to broker a truce persist.