Gaza Death Toll Tops 10,000 as Israeli Bombardment Enters Second Month

The Palestinian death toll surpassed 10,000 as Israel's bombardment of Gaza entered its second month. Gaza's Health Ministry reported over 10,022 deaths, including 4,104 children, and 25,408 wounded. Many remain trapped under rubble. Israeli airstrikes killed at least 16 in Rafah, and a Palestinian journalist and 42 family members were killed. The Committee to Protect Journalists reported 37 journalists killed. Humanitarian conditions deteriorated; 569 aid trucks reached Gaza since 21 October, but fuel remains blocked. UN Chief Guterres called Gaza a 'graveyard for children' and urged a ceasefire. US Secretary of State Blinken's Middle East tour sought a humanitarian pause, but Israel showed reluctance. Prime Minister Netanyahu indicated openness to limited pauses but indefinite security control. Blinken is scheduled to attend a G7 meeting in Japan where Gaza will be discussed.

The Palestinian death toll surpassed 10,000 as Israel's bombardment of Gaza entered its second month. Gaza's Health Ministry reported over 10,022 deaths, including 4,104 children, and 25,408 wounded. Many remain trapped under rubble. Israeli airstrikes killed at least 16 in Rafah, and a Palestinian journalist and 42 family members were killed. The Committee to Protect Journalists reported 37 journalists killed. Humanitarian conditions deteriorated; 569 aid trucks reached Gaza since 21 October, but fuel remains blocked. UN Chief Guterres called Gaza a 'graveyard for children' and urged a ceasefire. US Secretary of State Blinken's Middle East tour sought a humanitarian pause, but Israel showed reluctance. Prime Minister Netanyahu indicated openness to limited pauses but indefinite security control. Blinken is scheduled to attend a G7 meeting in Japan where Gaza will be discussed.

The Palestinian death toll surpassed 10,000 as Israel's bombardment of Gaza entered its second month. Gaza's Health Ministry reported over 10,022 deaths, including 4,104 children, and 25,408 wounded. Many remain trapped under rubble. Israeli airstrikes killed at least 16 in Rafah, and a Palestinian journalist and 42 family members were killed. The Committee to Protect Journalists reported 37 journalists killed. Humanitarian conditions deteriorated; 569 aid trucks reached Gaza since 21 October, but fuel remains blocked. UN Chief Guterres called Gaza a 'graveyard for children' and urged a ceasefire. US Secretary of State Blinken's Middle East tour sought a humanitarian pause, but Israel showed reluctance. Prime Minister Netanyahu indicated openness to limited pauses but indefinite security control. Blinken is scheduled to attend a G7 meeting in Japan where Gaza will be discussed.

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