Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 70 Palestinians and injured 104 others within the last 24 hours, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry. The renewed violence has further fueled demands for an end to the conflict.
In a poignant appeal, more than 800 parents of Israeli soldiers and reservists have called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war, warning that Gaza could become a graveyard for their children. The sentiment reflects growing anxiety among families regarding the escalating hostilities.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that while “we’re very close” to reaching a bargain to lift the Gaza siege and bring about a ceasefire with a deal to free captives in Gaza, he expressed optimism about the prospect of both.
Israel’s military said that it has discovered the body of captive Youssef Ziyadne in an underground tunnel in Rafah, southern Gaza.
The conflict has brought devastating consequences since October 7, 2023, according to reports which indicate that 46,006 Palestinians have died and 109,378 were injured. That day, on October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks killed at least 1,139 people in Israel, with more than 200 taken captive. The situation still keeps changing as it raises important questions about peace and stability paths in the region.
