Overview

• Israeli airstrikes on April 24 killed at least 59 Palestinians, including children, with entire families reported among the dead in northern Gaza.
• The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for Beit Hanoun and Sheikh Zayed, warning of intensified attacks in these areas.
• Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir threatened a larger offensive if hostages taken by Hamas in October 2023 are not released soon.
• The United Nations criticized expanded evacuation orders, warning they could constitute forcible transfers in violation of international law.
• Since March 18, when Israel resumed its assault, over 1,978 people have been killed, with Gaza's total death toll exceeding 51,000 since October 2023.