Gaza’s health ministry reported that Israeli attacks killed at least 74 Palestinians and injured 391 others in the past 24 hours, with emergency crews recovering five additional bodies from earlier strikes.
The violence has driven the war’s toll to 56,156 killed and 132,239 injured since October 2023.
Among the casualties, 14 were killed near aid distribution centers, where desperate Palestinians gather despite the risks.
The relentless assaults continue as Israel’s military focus shifts back to Gaza following a ceasefire with Iran.
Aid seekers face deadly conditions at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) sites, located perilously close to Israeli military positions with tanks and snipers.
Crowds are given only 20-minute windows to collect scarce supplies like food parcels before shooting often begins.
The killing of Palestinians seeking aid, once a shocking occurrence, has become routine, driven by starvation and desperation.
Despite the dangers, families feel compelled to attend these distributions to feed their children, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation.
Hamas reported intensified ceasefire talks mediated by Egypt and Qatar, though no new proposals have emerged.
In Israel, calls to secure the release of captives grow louder, with figures like Netanyahu and opposition leader Yair Lapid emphasizing the need to end the war.
However, Netanyahu faces pressure from far-right coalition partners advocating for long-term occupation and Jewish settlements in Gaza
As the conflict persists, accusations mount that Netanyahu is prolonging the war to avoid accountability, leaving Gaza’s population trapped in a cycle of violence and deprivation.