Key Points:
- Casualties & Destruction: Israeli airstrikes from April 17–19 killed 92 Palestinians and injured 219, with many trapped under rubble. At least 15 children were among the dead, including a mother and daughter killed in Rafah.
- Humanitarian Crisis: A six-week Israeli blockade on aid, food, and fuel persists despite an ICJ order to allow humanitarian access. Severe food shortages have led to malnutrition and famine-like conditions, with children struggling to find even one meal a day.
- Military Escalation: Israel resumed its offensive on March 18 after a temporary ceasefire, expanding operations and enforcing “security zones” across Gaza.
- Failed Truce Negotiations:
- Israel proposed a 45-day pause in exchange for 10 hostages and Hamas’ disarmament—terms Hamas flatly rejected.
- Hamas countered with an offer to release all remaining hostages (around 58, some presumed dead) if Israel agrees to a permanent ceasefire and full military withdrawal.
- Mounting Toll: Since the conflict began, Gaza’s Health Ministry reports 51,065 killed and over 116,500 wounded.
- Psychological Trauma: Civilians live in constant fear, with no safe spaces—homes, tents, or displacement camps—amid relentless bombardment.
The ongoing Israeli offensive has deepened Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe, with rising casualties, famine risks, and stalled peace talks. Hamas and Israel remain at an impasse, with no viable ceasefire agreement in sight. As violence persists, civilians endure unimaginable suffering, facing both physical destruction and severe psychological trauma. The international community continues to call for urgent intervention, but the war shows no signs of abating.
