Overview

• Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that troops will stay permanently in buffer zones across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria to prevent further attacks, solidifying a military occupation.
• Renewed Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 37 Palestinians in the last 24 hours, including 16 women and children in Gaza's Al-Mawasi encampment for displaced civilians.
• A six-week blockade has left over 2 million Gazans reliant on charity kitchens for food, with most residents surviving on one meal a day and severe water shortages reported.
• Hamas is finalizing its response to a 45-day ceasefire proposal but has rejected any negotiations over disarmament, complicating efforts to secure a truce and hostage releases.
• Since March 18, 2025, Israeli military operations have resulted in over 1,600 Palestinian deaths, bringing the total death toll since October 2023 to more than 51,000.