Efforts Intensify for Gaza Cease-Fire as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
International negotiations aim for a six-week pause in hostilities before Ramadan amid rising malnutrition and urgent calls for increased aid.
- Israel's military operations in Gaza continue as international efforts for a cease-fire intensify, with negotiations in Egypt aiming for a six-week pause before Ramadan.
- British Foreign Secretary and U.S. President express urgent need for Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza, highlighting the dire situation of Palestinians facing famine and disease.
- WHO reports unprecedented rise in acute malnutrition among children in Gaza, with nearly 16% affected due to the ongoing conflict.
- Despite the absence of Israeli negotiators, Hamas pushes for a truce, emphasizing the urgency of a cease-fire to alleviate the humanitarian crisis.
- Humanitarian aid to Gaza has reportedly increased, with more trucks entering than before the war, amidst accusations of a 'starvation campaign' by Israel.