Israel ordered civilians to flee northern Gaza, then launched a barrage of airstrikes killing over 60 people and sparking global outcry over mounting civilian deaths and starvation.
At a Glance
- Israeli airstrikes killed at least 62 people across Gaza in 24 hours.
- A senior Hamas commander was reportedly among the dead in Gaza City.
- The health ministry reports 66 children have died of malnutrition.
- Airstrikes hit displacement zones, killing civilians in “safe” areas.
- Ceasefire talks continue, but humanitarian access remains blocked.
“Safe Zones” Bombed as Evacuees Flee
Israeli forces ordered mass evacuation of northern Gaza late Saturday, then struck areas in Jabalia, Gaza City, Khan Younis, and al-Mawasi, killing at least 62, including women and children. Among the dead, Israel claims, was a senior Hamas commander. The Guardian confirmed the toll through Gaza’s Health Ministry. Witnesses reported children’s bodies pulled from rubble near aid distribution points marked as humanitarian zones.
Malnutrition Crisis Engulfs Children
Gaza’s health system has “virtually collapsed,” according to UN officials, as humanitarian access is strangled by the ongoing siege. Al Jazeera reports at least 66 children have died of hunger and dehydration. Fuel shortages have shuttered hospitals, and aid trucks are blocked from entering through Rafah and Kerem Shalom. Displaced families are sheltering in bombed-out schools and makeshift tents, with food distribution sites repeatedly struck by airstrikes.
Diplomacy Behind Closed Doors
While Israel continues to strike what it claims are militant targets, U.S. and Qatari negotiators are pushing a fragile ceasefire initiative. President Biden hinted a pause may come “within a week,” though Iran and Turkey have condemned the escalation. The Guardian reports Iran has “serious doubts” over Israel’s commitment to any deal, demanding international accountability. Meanwhile, more than 1.9 million Gazans remain displaced, and no formal truce framework has been announced.
With each passing hour, the death toll climbs, supplies vanish, and diplomacy struggles to catch up to the crisis already exploding on the ground.
