Gaza, Israel
International News: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) struck several sites across Gaza late Friday into Saturday. The most lethal hit was near Palestine Stadium, where 12 displaced people sheltering were killed. Eight more died in an apartment bombing. Six civilians in a refugee tent camp in southern Gaza were also killed. The total death toll stood at 34 by morning, with dozens injured. These strikes come during humanitarian collapse and fragile progress on ceasefire mediation.
The attack on Palestine Stadium shocked health workers. It had been used as a makeshift shelter for internally displaced Gazans. Medical staff at Gaza’s Shifa Hospital confirmed that most bodies brought in were civilians. Overnight, several residential buildings were also targeted, deepening the fear among those already forced from their homes. The Israeli military has not commented on civilian casualties, despite international calls for restraint.
The strikes came just hours after President Donald Trump hinted at a nearing truce. Speaking from the White House, Trump said, “We’re working to resolve Gaza.” Sources say Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will travel to Washington this week. Talks will cover Gaza, Iran, and regional threats. The timing of the attacks raises concerns over Israel's intentions before ceasefire terms can be finalized.
Around 50 Israeli hostages are still believed to be held in Gaza, abducted during Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attacks. Intelligence estimates suggest less than half may be alive. Their fate remains a central obstacle in talks. Israel’s relentless campaign, ongoing since March after truce talks collapsed, has reportedly deepened the humanitarian toll. The hostage issue continues to shape public and political pressure on both sides.
Gaza’s health ministry reports over 56,000 Palestinian deaths since the war began, half of them women and children. While the ministry doesn’t distinguish civilians from combatants, human rights observers warn of disproportionate use of force. International aid agencies say the health system is collapsing. Even with limited Israeli permission, supply convoys face looting and sniper fire on arrival. Humanitarian groups warn of famine-level food shortages.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting internal pressure. Gains in the Iran front boosted his support, but Gaza’s war has dragged on. His far-right coalition opposes a truce unless Hamas is completely eradicated. Hamas insists it will release all hostages only after a full ceasefire. The diplomatic deadlock continues as Netanyahu weighs military goals against international and domestic fallout.
Witnesses report Israeli troops opened fire on crowds approaching aid centers in Gaza. These centers, run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation with U.S. and Israeli backing, have seen chaos. Looting and crowd crushes are now routine. Israeli military officials said investigations are underway. But human rights groups claim this is part of a pattern of systemic neglect and abuse of civilians trapped in the conflict zone.
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