Israeli tanks rolled into Gaza City this week as ground operations intensified, triggering a communications blackout and drawing fierce international criticism. Residents described scenes resembling a dystopian thriller, with Reuters reporting severed internet and phone lines amplifying fears of prolonged conflict.
Casualties Mount Amid Escalation
Gaza’s health ministry reported at least 79 Palestinian deaths in 24 hours, pushing the total death toll past 65,000 since hostilities began. Israel opened a 48-hour evacuation route Wednesday, warning of "intensified fighting" in coming weeks.
World Leaders Sound Alarm 🔥
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Gaza’s "systematic destruction" as "morally intolerable," while China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian denounced military escalation. Arab states issued blistering critiques:
🇯🇴 Jordan: "Flagrant breach of international law"
🇶🇦 Qatar: "War of genocide"
🇪🇬 Egypt: "Reckless assault risks catastrophe"
European nations joined the chorus, with France and Britain demanding immediate ceasefires. The EU proposed tariffs on Israeli goods, though Politico reports pushback from Germany and others.
Pope Appeals for Peace 🙏
Pope Leo XIV renewed calls for hostage releases and adherence to international law, declaring: "No war justifies suffering of innocents." As tanks advance, global pressure mounts – but will diplomacy prevail? Stay tuned for updates.
