The situation in Gaza has reached a critical point, with reports of severe casualties and a humanitarian crisis unfolding on the ground. The Director of the Kuwaiti Specialized Hospital in Rafah has reported that dozens of corpses are lying in the streets, victims of the Israeli army's actions. Rescue workers are unable to reach the injured, exacerbating the dire situation.
In response to the ongoing violence, the United Nations is considering adding the Israeli army to its blacklist of entities that harm children in conflict zones. Human rights leaders have strongly supported this potential move, calling it "thoroughly justified."
The Gaza Health Ministry has reported that in the latest 24-hour period, 77 people have been killed and 221 wounded. The overall toll since the conflict began on October 7 is staggering, with at least 36,731 people killed and 83,530 wounded in Gaza. Meanwhile, the revised death toll in Israel from Hamas's attacks stands at 1,139, with dozens of people still held captive in Gaza.
Efforts to broker a ceasefire are ongoing, with Egyptian and Qatari mediators indicating that they expect Hamas to submit its response to the latest proposal soon. These diplomatic efforts are crucial to halt the bloodshed and address the immense humanitarian needs in the region.
The conflict has drawn widespread international condemnation and urgent calls for peace, as the devastating impact on civilians continues to escalate. The global community is closely watching the situation, hoping for a resolution that will end the violence and bring relief to those suffering on both sides.
