In a harrowing update from Gaza, airstrikes by Israeli forces have tragically claimed at least 87 Palestinian lives, according to local health authorities. The ongoing bombardment continues despite rising international calls for a halt to military operations and unimpeded access for essential aid.
The conflict, now in its 20th month, has left Gaza in ruins and its people grappling with a deepening hunger crisis. In response, Britain has suspended trade talks with Israel and summoned its ambassador over what it called "egregious policies" in the occupied West Bank and Gaza. Meanwhile, the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has urged a review of the EU-Israel trade deal—a move reflecting mounting global pressure.
According to the Israeli military, over 100 strategic locations were targeted in the recent strikes. In northern Gaza, the operations focused on militants, a weapons storage site, and key military structures, while in the south, the focus was on military compounds and observation posts.
Israel's military chief, Eyal Zamir, stated in a video message from Gaza, "We will expand our operation, establish operational control over more territory, and clear and dismantle the terrorist infrastructure – until Hamas is decisively defeated." The situation remains fluid as the region faces severe humanitarian challenges and an intensifying campaign of military actions.
Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story as events continue to unfold.
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