Civilian Death Toll Rises as Israel Intensifies Attacks on Gaza, International Aid Efforts Continue

Israeli airstrikes have killed 436 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to over 5,000 since 7 October. Israel has also initiated limited ground raids. A second aid convoy of 14 trucks entered Gaza via the Rafah crossing, carrying water, food, and medical supplies. Israel continues to block fuel. A third convoy is expected soon. The UN warns that current aid covers only 4% of daily needs. The healthcare system is near collapse. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called for faster aid and a humanitarian pause. Two US-Israeli citizens, Judith and Natalie Raanan, have been released. Hamas offered to release two Israeli citizens but Israel declined.

Israeli airstrikes have killed 436 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to over 5,000 since 7 October. Israel has also initiated limited ground raids. A second aid convoy of 14 trucks entered Gaza via the Rafah crossing, carrying water, food, and medical supplies. Israel continues to block fuel. A third convoy is expected soon. The UN warns that current aid covers only 4% of daily needs. The healthcare system is near collapse. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called for faster aid and a humanitarian pause. Two US-Israeli citizens, Judith and Natalie Raanan, have been released. Hamas offered to release two Israeli citizens but Israel declined.

Israeli airstrikes have killed 436 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to over 5,000 since 7 October. Israel has also initiated limited ground raids. A second aid convoy of 14 trucks entered Gaza via the Rafah crossing, carrying water, food, and medical supplies. Israel continues to block fuel. A third convoy is expected soon. The UN warns that current aid covers only 4% of daily needs. The healthcare system is near collapse. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called for faster aid and a humanitarian pause. Two US-Israeli citizens, Judith and Natalie Raanan, have been released. Hamas offered to release two Israeli citizens but Israel declined.

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