Overview

• UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and a surge in aid to address the escalating crisis in Gaza.
• Israeli forces intensify operations in northern and southern Gaza, with significant civilian casualties reported amid ongoing battles.
• The U.S. scrutinizes weapon deliveries to Israel, emphasizing the need for credible plans to safeguard civilians in potential ground assaults.
• International distress grows as evacuations increase and reports of inadequate civilian protections in combat zones continue.
• Efforts to broker a ceasefire falter, highlighting the complexity of negotiations amid the deepening humanitarian disaster.