Blinken Urges Israel to Reduce Civilian Casualties, Boost Aid to Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

As the death toll in Gaza reaches 22,835, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East, urging Israel to adjust its military operations to reduce civilian casualties and significantly boost the amount of humanitarian aid reaching Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue the war until Hamas is eliminated.

• US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East, meeting with leaders in an attempt to prevent the conflict in Gaza from spreading. He has urged Israel to adjust its military operations to reduce civilian casualties and significantly boost the amount of humanitarian aid reaching Gaza.
• Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the war until Hamas is eliminated. The war has so far killed 22,835 Palestinians in Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials.
• Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has stated that the recent killing of a senior Hamas leader could affect ongoing negotiations to secure the release of hostages held by the militant group in Gaza.
• More than 10 children on average have lost one or both of their legs every day in Gaza since October 7, with many amputations performed without anesthesia, according to Save the Children.
• Two medical aid groups have announced their withdrawal from a central Gaza hospital, citing increased Israeli military activity in the area.

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