Israeli military operations in Gaza have intensified, with at least 32 more Palestinians killed in the past 24 hours, according to international media reports. The ongoing bombardment has left a trail of devastation, including among displaced civilians and children.
In Khan Younis, airstrikes ignited fires in tents sheltering displaced families, resulting in the deaths of 11 people due to severe burns. Meanwhile, a separate airstrike in western Gaza City targeted a residential home, killing seven members of the same family.
In another tragic incident, three civilians, including two young girls, lost their lives in an Israeli air raid on the Nuseirat refugee camp.
Reports also indicate that Israeli forces targeted rescue equipment and bulldozers being used to recover bodies from the rubble, further hampering humanitarian efforts in the besieged enclave.
Due to the deteriorating security situation, the ongoing polio vaccination campaign in Gaza has been suspended.
In a parallel diplomatic development, Jordan and Egypt have proposed a new ceasefire plan aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hamas. The proposal reportedly includes a 5-to-7-year truce, a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and a comprehensive prisoner exchange agreement.
In a separate development, the head of Israel’s internal security agency Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, has reportedly submitted a sworn statement declaring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a threat to Israel’s future, signaling internal divisions amid the escalating crisis.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to worsen, drawing growing international concern over the rising civilian death toll and the urgent need for a ceasefire.
