Israel Kills 78 in Gaza Strip Including 14 Palestinians

The Palestinian Ministry of Health has reported catastrophic conditions in Gaza, with hospitals overwhelmed and medical supplies scarce due to the Israeli blockade.

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The Gaza Strip has witnessed a surge in violence, with Israeli attacks killing at least 78 people, including 14 Palestinians waiting near aid distribution centers. This development comes as US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about progress in Gaza talks, stating, “I think great progress is being made on Gaza.” Trump’s comments suggest that the US strikes on Iran might positively impact the Middle East situation, with his special envoy Steve Witkoff indicating that Gaza is “very close” to a peace deal.

The recent violence in Gaza is linked to aid distribution points established by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an organization backed by Israel and the US. Critics have labeled these centers “human slaughterhouses” and “death traps” due to their proximity to Israeli forces and the vulnerability of large crowds gathering there.

According to Hani Mahmoud, “When large crowds gather, they are vulnerable to Israeli fire… Disturbingly, people are given just 20-minute windows at the aid centers to get their hands on whatever is available, such as food parcels. Once that 20-minute period ends, shooting often starts.”

The Palestinian Ministry of Health has reported catastrophic conditions in Gaza, with hospitals overwhelmed and medical supplies scarce due to the Israeli blockade.

The health ministry stated that the remaining hospitals operating in Gaza “do not have much more time to continue functioning, given the severe crises they face.” The situation is further complicated by the killing of seven Israeli soldiers in combat in Gaza, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as “a very difficult day for the people of Israel.”

Diplomatic efforts to end the war are gaining momentum, with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani suggesting indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas could begin soon.

A senior Hamas official confirmed that talks have intensified in recent hours with mediator countries, although no new proposals have been received. Yossi Mekelberg, a senior consulting fellow at Chatham House, noted that many Israelis question the wisdom of continuing the war in Gaza, with some hoping that Trump can facilitate a faster release of captives held in Gaza.

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