Why it matters:
The renewed Israeli offensive in Gaza has reignited international concern over civilian casualties and the humanitarian situation in the densely populated enclave. Monday’s attacks marked one of the deadliest single days since the conflict’s escalation, heightening urgency around ceasefire negotiations.
The big picture:
The Israeli airstrikes targeted northern Gaza, which had just claimed 39 lives during a birthday celebration. Other reported targets included a hospital, a school sheltering displaced families, and food distribution centers. The daily tolls come as the people in the blockaded Gaza Strip are grappling with starvation.
Key points:
- A strike on a café, one of the bloodiest incidents, targeted a location filled with civilians, including women and children.
- The Yafa school in Gaza City, hosting hundreds of displaced individuals, was also bombed.
- The Israeli conflict continues to inflict severe civilian tolls amid stalled ceasefire efforts.
State of Play:
Human rights groups have condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure as a potential violation of international law.
Regional actors and humanitarian organizations are calling for immediate de-escalation and a return to truce talks.
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