Stalled Truce Efforts
Israel's recent air strikes on Hamas leaders in Doha have intensified a deadlock over a ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said removing these exiled commanders is the key to freeing hostages and ending the Gaza war.
Human Cost Mounts
On Saturday, at least 45 Palestinian civilians, including 29 from Gaza City, were killed by Israeli gunfire and shelling across the Gaza Strip, WAFA reported. Hospitals are under strain as the Israeli military expands operations in Gaza City, warning tens of thousands to evacuate.
By the Numbers
- 1,600+ residential buildings destroyed since August 11
- 13,000 tents for displaced families leveled
- 350,000 people forced to flee eastern Gaza City
- 250,000 residents warned to leave Gaza City for safety
- Nearly 65,000 Palestinians killed since October 7 onset of war
- 1,200 Israelis killed and roughly 250 taken hostage on October 7
Global Reactions
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency called the situation in Gaza City “catastrophic,” warning, “People have nowhere to go. There is no safe place. This war must stop.”
What’s Next?
Israel demands Hamas free all remaining hostages and disarm, while Hamas insists on a formal agreement that guarantees an independent Palestinian state before releasing captives or giving up its weapons. With diplomatic channels strained, the humanitarian crisis deepens, and young global citizens, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders worldwide are calling for renewed efforts toward a sustainable ceasefire.
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Gaza death toll rises, Israel cites Hamas chiefs as obstacle to truce
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