Overview

• Hamas has formally rejected Israel's latest ceasefire proposal, which included a 45-day truce, limited prisoner exchanges, and disarmament demands, calling it unacceptable.
• Israeli airstrikes have intensified, killing at least 40 Palestinians in the last 24 hours, with over 51,000 Palestinians killed since the conflict began in October 2023.
• The United Nations warns that Gaza is facing its worst humanitarian crisis in 18 months, with critical shortages of food, water, fuel, and medical supplies due to Israel's blockade since March 2.
• Aid groups report skyrocketing malnutrition rates, with nearly 3,700 children newly admitted for acute malnutrition in March alone, as food and medical stocks are nearly depleted.
• Efforts by international mediators, including Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S., to revive a ceasefire have stalled, as both sides remain entrenched in their demands for hostages, disarmament, and territorial control.