In the Gaza Strip, recent Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 32 individuals, including numerous women and children, as reported by local health authorities on Sunday. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is en route to the United States for discussions with President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict.
The cessation of the ceasefire with Hamas last month by Israel led to territorial advances in an effort to pressure Hamas into a new truce and the release of hostages. Subsequently, Israel has sharply curbed the importation of essential supplies to the Gaza region, a territory critically dependent on external aid.
On Sunday, following the launch of approximately ten projectiles from Gaza—the most significant offensive from the area since the war resumed—Israel’s military instructed residents of several central Gaza neighborhoods to evacuate. Five of these were intercepted by defense systems, though a rocket landed in Ashkelon, causing injuries to a man, according to emergency services. Hamas’ military faction claimed responsibility, triggering a retaliatory Israeli strike on a rocket launcher in Gaza.
Overnight assaults in Khan Younis resulted in the loss of 15 lives—five men, five women, and five children—as reported by local hospitals. Among these casualties was a young journalist, whose family mourned her unjust death. Her mother, grieving, expressed how passionate her daughter was about her vocation.
Israeli artillery attacks in Jabaliya refugee camp killed four individuals, while additional casualties were reported in Deir al-Balah, involving seven people, including a child and three women. A bakery in Gaza City was also hit, leading to the death of six individuals, including three children.
As tensions mount, protests emerged in Jabaliya, with Palestinians expressing frustrations both with the ongoing conflict and Hamas’ actions. Anti-war emotions are also rising within Israel, particularly among families of hostages and supporters advocating for an end to hostilities.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is scheduled for summit talks with President Trump, focusing on the conflict and a recent 17% U.S. tariff on Israeli exports as part of broader economic adjustments. Netanyahu emphasized the significance of maintaining strong U.S.-Israel ties, citing numerous global leaders seeking similar dialogues with the U.S.
The war, initiated by a deadly Hamas attack on Israel in early October that left 1,200 dead and led to 251 hostages, continues to escalate. With Palestinian casualties numbering over 50,000, many being women and children, Israel claims significant militant losses, though verification is lacking.
Recent strikes also targeted Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, causing no announced casualties but engendering notable property damage. Additionally, tensions spread to the West Bank, where a Palestinian-American teen was reportedly killed by Israeli settlers, further compounding an already deteriorating situation marked by increasing aggression from both settlers and Palestinian factions.