A coastal Gaza town in the central Strip, home to a Hamas-led municipality and a key hub in the blockade’s humanitarian crisis.
World Food Programme cuts Gaza aid by half, leaving 1.1 million people dependent on food or cash assistance instead of 1.6 million. Rations are reduced, hot meals decreased, and cash aid shrinks, intensifying hunger as border closures and economic collapse deepen hardship.
Ceasefire negotiations in Gaza have stalled as Israeli air strikes resume, killing civilians and police officials. Mediators from the US, Egypt, and Qatar are pressing for a second phase of the ceasefire, including Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal. Health authorities report multiple casualties from coastal Gaza strikes, underscoring fragile hopes for a durable halt to hostilities.
The Israeli military has continued strikes against Hamas in Gaza, killing two senior militants and destroying weapons facilities; Israeli forces report ongoing firefights along the Yellow Line and in central Gaza as they aim to prevent Hamas from rebuilding its capabilities. Kites and mutual border tensions persist as the ceasefire framework faces renewed stress.
Israeli forces have carried out a raid in western Gaza City and have captured Muein (Moen) al-Arabid, whom Israeli officials describe as the head of Hamas’s internal security apparatus. Palestinian health authorities and eyewitnesses have reported strikes, at least three civilians killed and several wounded; Israeli officials say the operation aimed to remove threats and gather intelligence.
Gaza remains under heavy Israeli strikes with multiple fatalities reported across Khan Younis, Jabalia and Gaza City. Officials say the toll is rising amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations and aid delivery concerns.
The Gaza conflict has intensified since Oct. 2023, with widespread destruction across Gaza and the displacement of more than 2.1 million people. Recent satellite imagery and UN assessments show 82% of structures damaged and about two-thirds destroyed, including major landmarks and the port. International bodies have raised alarms over humanitarian crisis while ceasefire conditions remain fragile.
Gazans remain in survival mode as ceasefire promises fail to spark reconstruction. Widespread destruction leaves millions without shelter, electricity, or reliable water. The economy has collapsed, and access to basic services is limited as aid and reconstruction stalls.
In Gaza, a woman awaiting cancer treatment has faced delays due to war, shortages, and blockade. Her surgery was postponed by Israeli attacks around Khan Younis, and chemotherapy supplies were scarce. A private CT scan costs more than she can afford, delaying diagnosis and care for months while she endures escalating pain.