Israel Gaza War Kills Hundreds Including Families, Children

Israel's intensified military operations in Gaza have resulted in devastating civilian casualties, including entire families wiped out by airstrikes, such as an eight-member family in the Zeitoun neighborhood and another family in Bani Suhaila. The Gaza Health Ministry reported five additional deaths from malnutrition due to the ongoing Israeli blockade, bringing the total number of starvation deaths to 222, including many children. Israeli forces have also been accused of targeting journalists, killing five members of the press, which raised concerns about silencing coverage of the conflict's full impact. Palestinian human rights defenders and their families face severe repression, exemplified by the killing of Awdah Hathaleen by an Israeli settler, followed by harassment and restrictions on his family and community. Meanwhile, within Israel, families of victims and hostages from the October 7 attacks are calling for a nationwide strike to oppose the government's plan to expand military operations in Gaza, fearing it endangers hostages and soldiers. Humanitarian organizations urge immediate ceasefire and international intervention, highlighting the deepening humanitarian crisis and the risk of a generational loss in Gaza.