Gaza City faces its heaviest bombardment in months, with the Hamas-run civil defence agency reporting “massive destruction” in Zeitoun and Sabra. Residents say constant shelling has left bodies trapped under rubble, unreachable amid the strikes.
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A joint statement from the UK, EU, Australia, Canada, and Japan warned that “famine is unfolding in front of our eyes” and demanded “immediate, permanent and concrete steps” to allow aid into Gaza. The UN says over 1,300 Palestinians have been killed near aid sites, mostly by Israeli forces. Israel denies famine claims, blaming UN agencies for delays in distribution.
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The World Health Organization has appealed to Israel to allow urgent medical stockpiles, warning of a “catastrophic” health crisis. Israel’s war cabinet has voted to seize Gaza City, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to dismantle remaining Hamas strongholds.
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On the ground, residents describe the assault as “extremely intense,” with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting 100 deaths in the past day, including 31 at aid sites and five from malnutrition. Former leaders Mary Robinson and Helen Clark have called the situation “an unfolding genocide.”
