Gaza health authorities reported this weekend that 41,391 Palestinians have been killed since the latest escalation of violence began on October 7, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify fears of a broader Middle East conflict. 💔
Why It Matters
Airstrikes continue to shake the Gaza Strip daily, while cross-border attacks between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah reached new heights this week. Analysts warn the situation resembles a 'powder keg waiting to explode' across the region.
Photo Stories 📸
This week’s visual updates show displaced families in makeshift shelters, destroyed neighborhoods in Gaza, and anti-war protests worldwide. One striking image captures activists forming a human peace symbol during the International Day of Peace observance.
With diplomatic efforts stalled, UN officials urge 'immediate de-escalation' to prevent what could become the most catastrophic regional conflict in decades.
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