Gaza is witnessing a tragic surge in casualties as Israeli forces ramp up operations. On Saturday, at least 45 Palestinian civilians were reported killed across the Gaza Strip, pushing the overall death toll higher and hospitals to the brink.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to X to call out Hamas chiefs living in Qatar, accusing them of blocking every ceasefire bid—"They don't care about the people in Gaza," he said. Earlier air strikes in Doha targeted senior Hamas figures, drawing condemnation from Qatar, which has been mediating negotiations.
Hamas responded by condemning the attack as a move to derail talks, insisting its terms for ending the war remain unchanged. Israel demands that all hostages held in Gaza be freed and that Hamas disarm—terms rejected by the group until an agreement guarantees a Palestinian state.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza City has reached "catastrophic" levels, according to UNRWA. Displaced families face constant bombing, with more than 350,000 people forced to flee urban areas. Key neighborhoods like Shuja'iyya and Rimal have endured massive destruction, and basic shelters are rapidly disappearing.
Despite Israel urging civilians to move toward a "humanitarian zone" in Al-Mawasi, Gaza's Civil Defense warns that no place is safe. The conflict's latest phase has left thousands homeless, hospitals overcrowded, and hopes for a peaceful resolution hanging by a thread.
As talks stall and violence intensifies, the world watches, hoping for a breakthrough that can end this cycle of suffering. 🤞🌍
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Gaza death toll rises, Israel cites Hamas chiefs as obstacle to truce
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