Israeli airstrikes across Gaza claimed at least 72 Palestinian lives in a single day, intensifying the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn region. Local authorities report relentless attacks on civilian areas, including Jabalia and Khan Younis, reducing neighborhoods to rubble and displacing thousands.
On Sunday Israeli forces ordered northern Gaza residents to evacuate south further straining the region’s already has physical disability infrastructure. Local officials state 74% of Gaza’s telecommunications network lies in ruins, hampering rescue efforts and communication.
Amid the chaos, Egypt announced ongoing efforts to broker a 60-day ceasefire, aiming to secure the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for urgent humanitarian aid. Egypt’s Foreign Minister described the plan, backed by Qatar and the United States, as a critical step toward a permanent truce.
Meanwhile, U.S. media reports suggest Washington poised to pressure Israel to halt hostilities. Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will visit Washington on Monday, where the Trump administration may push for a deal to free hostages and end the violence. Former President Donald Trump, via Truth Social, urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure a ceasefire and bring captives home, signaling growing international urgency.
The conflict has taken a devastating toll on Gaza’s children, with at least 66 dying from malnutrition-related causes, according to local authorities. Israel’s blockade has choked off essential supplies including milk and nutritional supplements leaving infants and young children vulnerable.
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Gaza’s administration accuses Israel of weaponizing hunger, condemning the international community’s silence as starvation and disease claim lives. UNICEF reported in May that 519 children aged six months to five years hospitalized for severe malnutrition, a number described as “alarming.”
As Gaza’s skies echo with the cries of grieving families, the region faces an unprecedented crisis. With aid deliveries stalled and malnutrition surging, the international community’s response remains under scrutiny.
