Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens Across Gaza Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

Recent Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip have resulted in dozens of Palestinian deaths, including at least 35 killed near aid sites operated by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in central Gaza and southern Khan Younis. Medical officials reported many casualties occurred while Palestinians were waiting for humanitarian assistance, with hospitals overwhelmed by the number of injured. Despite international efforts by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar to broker a ceasefire, neither Israel nor Hamas has agreed to pause hostilities, with both sides blaming each other for the lack of progress. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated some progress in hostage negotiations but cautioned that a deal is not imminent. In a related development, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly demanded that Netanyahu end the war in Gaza and cease discussions about attacking Iran. Additionally, the Israeli Defense Forces intercepted a missile launched by Houthi militants, highlighting continued regional tensions amid the ongoing conflict.