Overview

• At least 33 Palestinians, predominantly children, were killed when Israeli forces bombarded the Fahmi Aljarjaoui school in Gaza City’s Aldaraj district.
• Over 53,900 Palestinian deaths have been recorded since mid-March, largely civilians, as Israeli military operations intensify following the collapse of a two-month truce.
• Hamas claimed to accept a 70-day ceasefire plan in exchange for phased hostage releases, but US envoy Steve Witkoff publicly rejected that assertion as inaccurate.
• Germany, Spain and Norway joined other international voices in urging sanctions and an arms embargo on Israel in response to mounting civilian casualties in Gaza.
• Israel has ordered evacuations around Khan Younis ahead of a planned new ground operation even as Gaza endures severe shortages of food, water and medical supplies under blockade.