Hamas has declared that any potential ceasefire in Gaza must include a total Israeli withdrawal from the territory, following reports that the group was reviewing Israel’s latest truce proposal.
This statement comes amid escalating tensions, with Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz announcing that Israeli forces will remain indefinitely in areas of Gaza they have captured, designating them as “security zones.” Katz also stated that no humanitarian aid will be allowed into Gaza, saying food and resources are being used as leverage against Hamas.
💔 Rising Death Toll and Humanitarian Crisis
The Gaza Health Ministry reported at least 25 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes today, including 10 victims in Gaza City. The cumulative toll since the war began 18 months ago stands at:
- 51,025 confirmed dead
- 116,343 wounded
The Gaza Government Media Office puts the death toll over 61,700, accounting for thousands still missing under the rubble, presumed dead.
Meanwhile, on the Israeli side, the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks resulted in:
- 1,139 Israelis killed
- More than 200 taken captive
🏥 Mourning in Khan Younis
Heartbreaking scenes continue at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, where relatives mourn the victims of recent Israeli airstrikes. Photographs show bodies being carried into the hospital following an attack on a tent encampment.
