At least 63 Palestinians were killed in a single day of Israeli attacks on Gaza, including 22 people who had gathered for humanitarian aid, Palestinian authorities said Saturday. Al Jazeera Arabic footage showed Israeli tanks entering Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood, signaling an expansion of Israel’s ground operation.
Gaza’s health ministry reported that eight more people, including two children, died of malnutrition in the past 24 hours, raising the starvation toll since the war began to 281—among them 114 children. Health director Munir al-Bursh warned that hunger is “silently tearing apart civilian bodies, robbing children of their right to survive, and turning tents and hospitals into daily scenes of tragedy.”

Israel has intensified its assault on Gaza, killing at least 71 Palestinians and injuring 251 in the past 24 hours alone, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

Thirty-seven of the deaths occurred in Gaza City, where Israel is reportedly planning a major strike. Two more people—including a child—died of starvation, raising the total famine-related death toll to 273, of which 112 are children.

Since March 18, when Israel broke a ceasefire and resumed its offensive, 10,717 Palestinians have been killed and 45,324 injured.

Meanwhile, 24 people were killed and 133 injured in the past day while attempting to collect aid. Since May 27, at least 2,060 Palestinians have died and 15,197 injured in attacks during humanitarian aid distribution.

The Gaza Health Ministry reported that at least 70 Palestinians were killed and 356 injured in Israeli airstrikes over the past 24 hours.
Rescue operations remain hampered, with many victims trapped under rubble and on roads inaccessible to emergency teams. The ministry also said that 18 people were killed and over 117 wounded while attempting to collect humanitarian aid. This brings the total number of Palestinians killed while seeking aid to 2,036 since May 27, with more than 15,064 injured.
Additionally, two people died from hunger and malnutrition in the past day, raising the famine-related death toll to 271, including 112 children.

Hamas has declared that Israel’s planned assault on Gaza City will end in failure, similar to previous attempts. The group criticized Defense Minister Israel Katz’s approval of “Operation Gideon’s Chariots 2,” saying it undermines ceasefire and prisoner swap efforts by mediators. Hamas accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of rejecting peace proposals, caring little for captives, and pursuing a brutal war against civilians. The plan reportedly involves displacing one million Palestinians southward before encircling and capturing the city.

Hamas has proposed a 60-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange with Israel, offering the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 28 hostages (10 alive, 18 deceased). The proposal also includes a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces and increased humanitarian aid access in Gaza. However, Israel’s position is clear: the war will only end when all 50 hostages in Gaza (20 of whom are alive) are released. While the general public is calling for a ceasefire, Netanyahu faces pressure from hardline coalition allies. Civilian casualties and a humanitarian crisis continue unabated in Gaza.

Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined clear conditions to end the Ukraine war during his August 15 meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska. His demands include Ukraine formally pledging never to join NATO and surrendering remaining territories in Donetsk and Luhansk. In exchange, Russia would freeze battle lines in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. Putin rejected a ceasefire, pushing instead for a permanent settlement. Trump signaled a shift, saying he seeks a lasting peace agreement rather than a temporary truce.

At least 60 Palestinians have been killed and 343 injured in fresh Israeli strikes on Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

Since October 2023, Israeli attacks have killed 62,064 Palestinians and wounded 156,573 others. The ministry also confirmed that three more people, including children, have died from starvation and malnutrition in the past day, bringing the total to 266, of whom 112 were children.

Additionally, 31 people were killed while attempting to collect humanitarian aid. Authorities warned that many victims remain trapped under rubble or lying in the streets, with rescuers unable to reach them—meaning the actual toll is likely much higher.

At least 60 Palestinians were killed and 344 wounded in the last 24 hours due to Israeli strikes on Gaza, the enclave’s health ministry confirmed.
The total death toll has now exceeded 62,000, with more than 156,000 wounded.
Officials reported that five more people, including two children, died from starvation and malnutrition, bringing famine-related deaths since October 2023 to 263, of which 112 were children.
The ministry also stated that since May 27, Israeli forces have killed 1,965 Palestinians and injured 14,701 others while blocking urgent food and medical supplies. Many victims remain trapped under rubble, suggesting the real toll may be even higher.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly agreed that the U.S. and European allies could provide Ukraine with security assurances similar to NATO’s collective defense principle (Article 5). Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, called it a potential game-changer, marking the first time Russia has offered such consent. Discussions will focus on structuring and ensuring effective commitments, while Russia may also pledge not to seize new Ukrainian territory or violate the sovereignty of any European nation. Talks continue with Zelensky and European leaders.

An Iranian missile hit Israel’s Bazan oil refinery on June 17, killing three people trapped in debris and fire. The attack caused significant damage to fuel and lighting infrastructure, forcing a complete shutdown. Israel had earlier conducted airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, prompting immediate Iranian counterattacks, including 22 missile strikes across Israeli-occupied territory and strikes on a U.S. base in Qatar. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire began on June 24, ending the intense 12-day conflict.

At least 47 Palestinians were killed and 226 injured in the past 24 hours of Israeli attacks on Gaza, according to the enclave’s health ministry.

Since October 2023, Israel’s war has killed at least 61,944 Palestinians and injured 155,886. The ministry added that hunger caused by Israel’s blockade claimed another seven lives in the last 24 hours.

Rescue workers are struggling to reach victims still trapped under rubble and in the streets. Meanwhile, Israeli forces opened fire on crowds seeking humanitarian aid, killing 14 people and injuring more than 132.

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized Moscow’s commitment to resolving disputes peacefully while respecting the U.S. administration’s stance on ending conflicts swiftly. After returning from a high-level summit in Alaska with President Donald Trump, Putin met with top Russian officials to review the talks’ outcomes. He described the visit as “timely and highly effective” and highlighted the importance of addressing the root causes of the crisis, stating that eliminating these underlying issues should form the foundation for a lasting solution.

Israel announced plans to forcibly evacuate Palestinians from Gaza City to the south, declaring the city a battlefield. The move follows its pledge to capture Gaza’s largest urban center. The army said the UN and aid groups would provide tents and shelters through the Kerem Shalom crossing, though the UN has not confirmed its role. Palestinian group Islamic Jihad condemned the plan as a crime against humanity. Recent Israeli air and tank strikes have intensified around Zeitoun and Shujaiya.

The Gaza Health Ministry reported that at least 70 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours, with eight more bodies recovered from the rubble. Another 385 people were injured.

The death toll from Israel’s offensive since October 2023 now stands at 61,897. Hunger and malnutrition have killed 251 people, including 108 children, while 26 were shot dead in the past day while attempting to collect aid.

Rescue operations remain severely hampered, with many victims still trapped under debris.

Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Kyiv reported 85 drone strikes and one Iskander-M ballistic missile between August 15 evening and August 16 morning, while frontline regions were also hit. Ukraine’s air defense destroyed 61 drones. Despite Western pressure, the summit ended without a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has yet to respond. The invasion, ongoing since February 2022, has already claimed thousands of lives.