Deadly Incident in Gaza City
Israeli forces opened fire on a large gathering of Palestinians in Gaza City, where they were waiting to receive humanitarian aid. Hamas reported at least 104 people killed and over 750 wounded, while the Israel Defense Forces claimed the casualties resulted from a “violent gathering.”
Escalating Death Toll
The death toll in Gaza has reportedly exceeded 30,000, with more than 70,400 injured since the conflict began. Families have been torn apart, with heart-wrenching stories emerging of survivors amidst the rubble, like young Mohammad Hamad, 9, who lost his entire family in an Israeli airstrike.
Stalled Negotiations for Ceasefire
Despite ongoing negotiations in Qatar between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire and hostage release, there has been no breakthrough. With mounting pressure from the international community, including the Biden administration, the urgency to reach a resolution grows as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches.