At least 71 people have been killed in Gaza in the past 24 hours due to Israeli military strikes, according to Al Jazeera. Of the casualties, 42 individuals died while waiting for humanitarian aid.

Five more deaths were reported due to starvation caused by the Israeli blockade. Since the war began, 127 people—including 85 children—have reportedly died from malnutrition.

On Saturday night, Israel announced a temporary pause in attacks on civilian zones and aid corridors starting Sunday. However, Israel blamed the UN for failing to distribute aid effectively—an accusation the UN denies. Israel said it has conducted airdrops of relief supplies and that the UAE is expected to do the same, despite the high risks involved.

Israel has permitted foreign nations to send humanitarian aid into Gaza’s blockaded areas, according to a report from the Israeli Army Radio citing military officials. However, restrictions remain to prevent the aid from reaching Hamas. Aid flow into Gaza had been halted since March, resulting in widespread hunger and the deaths of over 100 people. UNICEF reported that 5,000 children received treatment for severe malnutrition in the first two weeks of July, while 48 more people died from starvation that month. The World Health Organization has labeled the situation a "man-made famine."

At least 89 people were killed and 467 injured in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Friday, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Since the conflict began in October 2023, the total death toll has reached 59,676, with 143,965 wounded. In the last two and a half months of intensified operations, 8,527 have died. Of the 251 hostages initially taken by Hamas, 35 are believed to still be alive. The IDF has announced plans to rescue the remaining hostages.

At least 89 Palestinians were killed and 453 wounded in the past 24 hours due to continued Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, according to Anadolu Agency. This brings the total death toll since the conflict reignited in March—following the collapse of a January ceasefire—to 8,447, and the overall toll to more than 59,586. Many bodies remain trapped under rubble. Separately, 23 people were killed while trying to collect humanitarian aid.

At least 100 Palestinians were killed in a single day by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, including 34 people who were waiting for humanitarian aid, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry and Al Jazeera. Additionally, 10 people reportedly died of hunger the same day. Since the war began in October, malnutrition-related deaths have reached 111, including 21 children under the age of five, says the World Health Organization. In a joint statement, 111 international organizations warned of a "mass famine" unfolding in Gaza. After Israel halted food entry in March, controversial U.S.-backed group GHF began distributing aid in May.

At least 15 people have died from starvation in Gaza in a single day, Al Jazeera reports. Among the dead is six-week-old Yusuf Abu Zahir, who reportedly died due to a lack of milk.

Food scarcity in the region has reached extreme levels, with milk selling for up to $100. Gaza’s Health Ministry says that since October 2023, at least 101 people—80 of them children—have died of starvation.

Israel’s closure of aid routes in March exacerbated the crisis. While limited aid arrived in May, over 1,000 people were killed during distribution attempts. The UN has called these distribution centers "death traps."

Health workers in Gaza are facing severe hardships, working 24-hour shifts while receiving only one insufficient meal per day, according to Dr. Deirdre Noonan, a Canadian orthopedic surgeon volunteering in Khan Yunis. The basic meals lack adequate nutrition and calories needed for demanding work. Many staff start their shifts having eaten nothing but water. Gaza’s health system is overwhelmed by shortages of medicine, food, fuel, and security, with no visible improvement despite international calls for humanitarian aid.

At least 67 Palestinians were reportedly killed by Israeli gunfire while waiting for UN aid in northern Gaza, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. An additional six people were killed and over 150 injured while awaiting aid in other areas. The Israeli military denied the fatalities, stating that only warning shots were fired. The World Food Programme revealed that its aid convoys were targeted by gunfire as they entered Gaza. A severe food shortage is driving up prices, making survival increasingly difficult for civilians. UN agencies are urging Israel to lift the blockade to enable humanitarian relief operations.

Israel has maintained its blockade on Gaza’s humanitarian aid, firing on Palestinians seeking food at U.S.-backed aid centers described as a ‘death trap.’ At least 116 people, including 38 near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites, were killed in recent Israeli attacks. Gaza’s Health Ministry warns of rising malnutrition, with 17,000 children severely affected. A 35-day-old infant recently died from starvation at Al-Shifa Hospital. Eyewitnesses report deliberate shootings by Israeli forces targeting aid seekers.

Israel has demolished thousands of buildings across Gaza since ending the ceasefire with Hamas in March. Satellite images and verified videos reveal extensive, deliberate destruction, including intact homes, schools, and mosques. Legal experts suggest these actions may constitute war crimes under international law. Israel claims the demolitions target Hamas infrastructure hidden in civilian areas, but many affected zones lie deep within Gaza. Humanitarian law experts argue that destroying entire neighborhoods without strict military necessity violates the Geneva Conventions and risks long-term harm to civilians.

A 35-day-old infant has died of starvation at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, as Israel’s blockade continues to restrict humanitarian aid. On the same day, two more people reportedly died from malnutrition-related causes. Meanwhile, at least 116 Palestinians were killed in ongoing Israeli airstrikes, including 38 individuals who were shot near a relief center operated by the U.S.-supported Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).

According to aid organizations, more than 17,000 children are now suffering from severe malnutrition, with growing fears of an impending famine. International agencies are urgently calling for the blockade to be lifted to prevent further humanitarian catastrophe.

In Rafah, southern Gaza, Israeli forces fired on a crowd of starving Palestinian civilians gathered near a US- and Israel-supported aid center, killing at least 25 and injuring over 70. Since October 2023, Israeli operations in Gaza have killed over 58,000 Palestinians and injured around 140,000. The conflict escalated after a Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, leading to ongoing military actions and a brief ceasefire that ended in March 2025. The IDF continues efforts to rescue hostages held by Hamas.

International criticism of Israel's Gaza offensive is intensifying, with countries like the UK, Canada, and France imposing sanctions on Israeli ministers. The "Hague Group," a coalition of Global South nations, is coordinating diplomatic and legal efforts against Israel. Public opinion is shifting worldwide, with rising protests, boycotts, and legal cases, including a genocide charge at the ICJ. Even within Israel, anti-war activism and military refusals are growing. Despite continued U.S. support, Israel faces increasing global isolation and economic pressure.

Israel has rejected a ceasefire proposal from Hamas that included the release of all hostages. In a video message, Abu Obaida, spokesperson for the Qassam Brigades, stated that the Netanyahu government has shown no willingness to end the war. He added that Hamas will not accept any partial agreement.

According to Hamas, only a comprehensive agreement ensuring a permanent ceasefire, complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and unrestricted humanitarian aid access will be acceptable. Abu Obaida declared that Hamas is prepared for a prolonged conflict and will continue its operations to expel Israeli forces from Gaza. He also criticized the silence of Arab and Muslim nations regarding the crisis.

Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump stated during a dinner event that an additional 10 hostages could soon be released from Gaza.

At least 41 people were killed and 110 others injured in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza on Friday, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

The latest attacks bring the total death toll to 58,667 since Israel launched its military campaign in October 2023 in response to Hamas’ assault on October 7. The number of injured has now reached 139,974. Although a ceasefire was announced in January, hostilities resumed in March, resulting in an additional 7,843 casualties.

Reports suggest that out of 251 hostages initially taken by Hamas, at least 35 are believed to be still alive.