Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Dozens, Including Children, as UN Calls for Ceasefire
Airstrikes on residential areas and aid convoys intensify, with humanitarian conditions in Gaza worsening under ongoing conflict.
- Israeli airstrikes killed at least 33 people in Gaza, including children, with strikes targeting residential areas and aid convoys, according to Palestinian health officials.
- A strike in northern Gaza reportedly wiped out three generations of a family, while another hit security escorts for an aid convoy, killing 12 and injuring dozens.
- The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire and supporting the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, though the resolutions are non-binding.
- The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen, with severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, and experts warning of potential famine in some areas.
- The war, which began after Hamas-led militants attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, has resulted in over 44,800 Palestinian deaths and ongoing hostilities, with ceasefire talks repeatedly stalling.