Ground Operations Expand Amid Heavy Bombardment
Israeli tanks pushed deeper into Gaza City neighborhoods Sunday, with residents reporting explosions and fleeing families as airstrikes pounded Zeitoun, al-Sabra, and Jabalia districts. 🔥 Civilians described 'fire belts' – burning strips of land – forcing desperate evacuations westward.
Hospitals Overwhelmed as Deaths Mount
Gaza's Civil Defense reported strikes on homes, schools, and displacement tents. Hospitals already crippled by supply shortages now face collapsing capacity. 🏥 'No safe areas remain,' said spokesperson Mahmoud Basal, as malnutrition deaths hit 289 – including 115 children.
Diplomatic Tensions Escalate
Hamas claims readiness for a full truce and prisoner exchange, accusing PM Netanyahu of blocking deals. 💔 Meanwhile, Palestinian officials urge international action against what they call Israel's 'deliberate famine policy' through blockade tactics.
The Human Cost
Health authorities report over 62,000 Palestinian deaths since October 2023, with 10,842 killed since March's intensified offensive. 🕊️ As global ceasefire calls grow louder, displaced families continue searching for shelter amid the rubble.
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