Israeli warplanes continue to strike parts of the Gaza Strip, including areas that civilians were advised to evacuate to.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is at a breaking point, with the death toll surpassing 17,400, the majority being women and children.
The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, with Israeli warplanes persistently striking parts of the Gaza Strip, including areas that civilians were advised to evacuate to. The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire, a move that has drawn criticism from various quarters. The resolution also demanded the unconditional release of all hostages.
In a recent development, the Israeli military attempted a hostage rescue mission in Gaza, which resulted in two soldiers being seriously injured. The situation in Gaza is increasingly dire, with the humanitarian support system teetering on the brink of collapse. The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 17,400, with the majority being women and children.
A previous report misstated the number of people injured in Gaza since October 7, with the correct number being at least 48,780. Palestinians in Muwasi, a designated safe zone, describe overcrowded conditions with scant shelter and poor hygiene facilities. Protesters at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai have called for a cease-fire in the region.
The conflict has drawn international attention, with the United Nations and various humanitarian organizations expressing concern over the escalating violence and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza.
The article includes quotes from both sides of the conflict, but it does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the root causes or historical context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
