Overview

• Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have escalated, with 93 deaths and over 200 injuries reported by Hamas-controlled authorities in the past 24 hours.
• The European Hospital in Khan Yunis has been rendered inoperable by an Israeli strike, leaving Gaza without critical medical services, according to the WHO.
• Hostage families have called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to collaborate with Donald Trump, who recently concluded a Middle East trip, to secure the release of the remaining 58 hostages, of whom only 23 are believed to be alive.
• Israel has announced a new aid distribution mechanism involving limited centers under military oversight, a plan sharply criticized by the UN for its potential risks to civilian safety and accessibility.
• UN agencies warn of a looming famine in Gaza due to the prolonged blockade and conflict, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.