The brother of an Israeli hostage held in Gaza, Ilay David, has condemned Hamas for releasing a video depicting his sibling as a "human skeleton," describing it as a "new kind of cruelty" that has devastated his family and drawn international condemnation.
A Gaza civil defense agency reports that at least 30 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire while waiting for aid near the Zikim crossing, with hospital director Abu Salmiya later stating the toll climbed to 48 in that incident alone.
Seven additional fatalities from malnutrition have been reported in Gaza, bringing the total to 154 since the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict began, with UN officials warning of a potential famine. Israel denies restricting aid, but international allies and agencies dispute this claim.
** Reports of malnutrition-related deaths in Gaza are increasing as aid deliveries struggle to reach those in need, with desperate crowds and thieves intercepting supplies. **
Jeremy Bowen critiques the practice of air-dropping aid to Gaza, calling it a desperate measure that fails to address the root causes of the hunger crisis.
Major news agencies and aid groups condemn Israeli restrictions, warning starving journalists may soon be unable to report on the crisis they’re witnessing firsthand.
** The UN warns only a "trickle" of aid reaches Gaza despite 6,000 trucks waiting, while Israel claims 800 trucks are already inside. Journalists in Gaza risk starvation. **
As the conflict in Gaza intensifies, mounting evidence suggests war crimes on both sides, drawing condemnation from Israel's allies and international bodies.
At least 67 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces while waiting for UN aid in northern Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, with the IDF disputing the death toll.
The Syrian presidency has announced an immediate ceasefire in Suweida following violent sectarian clashes between Bedouin tribesmen and the Druze community, which have left hundreds dead.
Israel's Defense Minister suggests moving Gaza's Palestinian population into a camp in Rafah, raising international concern.
A senior Hamas security officer revealed the group has lost 80% control over Gaza, with armed clans rapidly filling the power vacuum amid ongoing Israeli strikes.
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