In Gaza, an escalating humanitarian crisis unfolds as Israeli fire results in numerous Palestinian casualties while awaiting U.N. aid. The conflict, marked by severe food shortages, accelerates starvation.

MK Benny Gantz defends Israel’s humanitarian efforts in Gaza, accuses UNRWA of spreading falsehoods and aiding Hamas influence over aid distribution.

Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinians near food distribution hubs in southern Gaza, witnesses and Gaza hospital officials say.

Amid escalating violence, the Israeli military issues new evacuation warnings in central Gaza, affecting aid distribution. Despite ongoing ceasefire talks, military activities persist, and humanitarian conditions worsen.

Razan was one of at least four children to succumb in the last three days, the youngest just three months. Over the past 24 hours, 18 deaths have been recorded due to famine in Gaza, the health ministry says, reflecting a deepening crisis in the territory.

Israel and Hamas have been holding ceasefire talks in Qatar, but international mediators say there have been no breakthroughs

Pope Leo XIV called for an “immediate halt to the barbarism of the war and for a peaceful resolution of the conflict” during his Angelus speech in Castel Gandolfo on Sunday.