The Gaza crisis is deepening as violence surges and civilian suffering grows, sparking a rising global outcry. Gaza health authorities report that in the past 24 hours alone, 77 Palestinians were killed and 265 injured, including 17 people killed and 89 wounded while waiting for humanitarian aid.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that more than 750,000 civilians have fled Gaza, declaring Israel's campaign has entered a "decisive" stage and vowing to continue "until all objectives are achieved." The Israel Defense Forces confirmed expanded operations in northern Gaza City, targeting around 120 sites, seizing weapons and killing several Hamas fighters.
Meanwhile, reports cited by Haaretz suggest that Hamas has agreed in principle to a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal. The plan would include the release of all Israeli hostages by Hamas, a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the release of Palestinian prisoners. Hamas has yet to issue an official statement.
The intensifying violence and dire humanitarian conditions have ignited calls for de-escalation and immediate aid corridors, with messages of solidarity flooding social media worldwide.
With mounting displacement and no formal ceasefire announcement, the coming days will be critical in determining whether diplomatic efforts can secure relief or if the conflict escalates further.
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