Israel continues to batter territory in renewed offensive as Palestinian officials say death toll of war has passed 50,000Malnutrition is spreading in Gaza, medics and aid workers in the devastated Palestinian territory are warning, as a total Israeli blockade of all supplies enters its fourth week.There has been no sign that Israel will open entry points to allow essential aid to flow or ease the new offensive in Gaza, which started on Tuesday with a wave of airstrikes that killed 400 people, mostly civilians, ending two months of relative calm. On Sunday, Palestinian officials said the total death toll from nearly 18 months of conflict had passed 50,000. Continue reading...
Gaza medics warn of spreading malnutrition due to a four-week Israeli blockade. Israel launched a new offensive, killing 400, mostly civilians. The conflict's death toll has surpassed 50,000. An airstrike killed a Hamas leader in Khan Younis, where Israel issued new evacuation orders. Civilian casualties from Israeli strikes on vehicles are reported. Hospitals are overwhelmed with bodies, including women and children. Israel cut off supplies, accusing Hamas of looting. Aid distribution is difficult due to security concerns. Prices of basic goods have skyrocketed. A US-based volunteer emergency doctor reports the consequences of 18 months of poor diet. Most of Gaza's population has been displaced multiple times. Israel plans to expand security zones and has approved a directorate to advance "voluntary departure" of Palestinians. Freed hostages and families of those still held are calling for an end to the war.
