Israel's Strategy in Gaza Faces Scrutiny Amid Rising Civilian Casualties and Hostage Crisis
As international condemnation grows, families of Israeli hostages march to Jerusalem, while worsening conditions in Gaza raise fears of disease outbreaks.
- Israel's military strategy to eradicate Hamas has led to the seizure of Al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza's largest medical complex, and the encirclement of Gaza City by over 40,000 Israeli soldiers.
- Despite progress in ground control, Israel has not yet vanquished Hamas or freed approximately 240 hostages taken during the Oct. 7 surprise attack.
- International condemnation of civilian casualties is growing, with the Gaza health ministry reporting 11,000 civilian deaths.
- Families of Israeli hostages and their supporters have marched from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem to pressure the Israeli government to expedite the return of the hostages.
- Conditions in Gaza are worsening, with scarce access to food, water, sanitation, and medical supplies, leading to a high risk of disease outbreaks.

















































































































