Overview

• Nine siblings, aged seven months to twelve years, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the city of Khan Yunis, Gaza, with only one child and their father surviving with severe injuries.
• The Israeli military has stated it is investigating the incident, which occurred during operations targeting 'suspected individuals' in a conflict zone.
• Protests in Tel Aviv have seen hundreds demanding the release of 20 Israeli hostages still held by Hamas, as negotiations remain stalled.
• The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical, with UN officials warning of widespread famine and insufficient aid reaching the population despite recent deliveries.
• Reports of escalating violence include attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinian villages in the West Bank, further exacerbating regional tensions.