Israeli forces have now taken control of more than half of the Gaza Strip. The military reported that the largest continuous area under Israeli control is near the Gaza border, where homes, farmland, and infrastructure have been destroyed. The military buffer zone has doubled in recent weeks. Israeli troops have also occupied the Netzarim Corridor, effectively cutting off northern Gaza, including Gaza City, from the south—home to over two million people. Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced plans to create another corridor through southern Gaza to isolate Rafah.

Following the launch of 10 rockets toward Ashdod and Ashkelon on Sunday night, Hamas spokesperson Jihad Taha stated that the group possesses the capability to shake Israel. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Taha criticized the international community’s inaction against what he called Israel’s genocide and war crimes in Palestine, carried out by a fascist regime. He said the attacks on Ashdod and Ashkelon were acts of defense. Taha condemned Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Temple Mount and vowed that as long as Israel continues its occupation, land seizures, and desecration of holy sites, the resistance will persist.

Protests have erupted across the world, demanding an end to Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza. In Washington, D.C., thousands rallied, calling for a halt to military operations in Gaza and for the recognition of Palestine as an independent state. Similar mass demonstrations took place in cities across Turkey, including in front of the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, criticizing U.S. support for Israel. The largest rally occurred in Rabat, Morocco, where hundreds of thousands marched on Sunday. Berlin also witnessed significant protests.

Hamas’ military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, released a video on Saturday featuring two Israeli hostages. In the video, one of the captives says, “We want to breathe in a free home, see the moon and stars. Please save us. The Israeli army is bombing us — even the building we’re in was hit.”

He continued, “Hamas fighters saved our lives. They pulled us into tunnels 30 meters underground to shield us from the bombs. There is no sunlight here.”

Another hostage in the video urges the Israeli public not to trust the government. “They claim they’re pressuring Hamas, but all they’re doing is bombing — even if it means we get hurt. Please pressure the government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for our release.”

In the last 24 hours, Israeli forces have killed 46 Palestinians in Gaza. Since breaking the ceasefire, a total of 1,309 people have been killed and 3,184 injured. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, over 50,000 Palestinians have died since October 7, 2023, with 115,225 injured. A newly surfaced viral video shows Israeli forces firing on a clearly marked medical vehicle, killing 15 doctors.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a tripartite summit with Egypt and Jordan in response to the Gaza crisis. “Responding to the emergency in Gaza and at the invitation of President el-Sisi, I will travel to Cairo for a summit with the Presidents of Egypt and Jordan,” Macron wrote. He will arrive in Cairo on Sunday evening and meet with President el-Sisi on Monday morning. According to the Élysée Palace, the summit will take place later the same day in Cairo. Macron will also visit the Egyptian port of El Arish, located 50 kilometers west of the Gaza Strip, to meet humanitarian and security personnel and promote efforts toward a ceasefire.

Israel has halted water supply from Mekorot, cutting off 70% of Gaza’s total water access. According to Gaza Municipality spokesperson Hosni Mahanna, the supply stopped amid ongoing Israeli military operations. The cause—whether infrastructural damage or political decision—remains unclear. Authorities are coordinating with international organizations to assess the situation, warning of a looming water crisis.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike on Darul Arqam School in Gaza, calling it a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and UN resolutions. The OIC labeled the attack a crime against humanity and urged the UN Security Council to immediately enforce a ceasefire under Chapter 8 of the UN Charter. The group also called for accountability under international law.

The Secretary-General of the International Muslim Scholars Union, Ali al-Qaradaghi, issued a fatwa urging all Muslim nations to immediately intervene militarily, economically, and politically to stop the Israeli genocide and widespread destruction in Gaza. In the 15-point decree, al-Qaradaghi warned that Arab and Islamic governments failing to act would be committing a grave sin against their oppressed Palestinian brothers. He also prohibited the sale of weapons or the provision of logistical support to Israel through international waterways like the Suez Canal, Bab El-Mandeb, and the Hormuz Strait. The fatwa has been supported by 14 other prominent Islamic figures.

Following the breakdown of a ceasefire, renewed Israeli attacks on Gaza are causing devastating harm to children, with at least 100 children killed or injured daily, said UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini.
“This war is not theirs, yet it is claiming their lives,” he stated, urging immediate action to protect Gaza’s children.
Lazzarini added that nearly 15,000 children have reportedly died since the war began a year and a half ago.
Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to take immediate steps to halt the war.

At least 86 Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Since the beginning of the Israeli offensive in October 2023, the total death toll has climbed to 50,609.

An additional 287 people have been injured in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of wounded to 115,063. The Gaza government’s media office has stated that including those still trapped under the rubble, the real death toll has likely exceeded 62,700. Israel launched its latest wave of surprise airstrikes on March 18, which alone resulted in 1,249 deaths and over 3,000 injuries.

In the past 24 hours, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have claimed the lives of at least 112 Palestinians, including women and children. Among them, 33 civilians—mostly children and women—were killed in attacks on three schools where displaced and persecuted Palestinians had taken refuge. Meanwhile, Israel has issued further evacuation orders for Palestinian families in southern Gaza. According to the UN, since Israel broke the ceasefire on March 18, nearly 280,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced. The President of the Palestine Red Crescent Society stated that the recent killing of 15 medical and emergency workers by Israeli forces could amount to war crimes.

In 1552, Hurrem Sultan, wife of Ottoman Emperor Suleiman the Magnificent, established the Haseki Sultan Imaret, a charitable soup kitchen located just 100 meters from the Assembly Gate of Al-Aqsa Mosque. For over 450 years, it has been serving free meals to the underprivileged, Al-Aqsa Mosque staff, and visitors in Jerusalem. Until 1948, the Ottoman sultans directly managed its operations. Today, the Jordanian Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Holy Sites oversees its administration. According to director Abu Lubdi, the kitchen distributes food throughout the year, with meal distributions increasing significantly during the holy month of Ramadan.

Within the last 24 hours, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have claimed the lives of 77 more Palestinians, raising the total death toll since October 23 to approximately 50,423. Over a hundred more were injured and rushed to various hospitals in Gaza, bringing the overall injury count to 114,638 since the conflict began. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, Israeli air raids since March 18 alone have killed 1,080 Palestinians and injured more than 2,600 others.

Families of those martyred in the recent mass uprising were excluded from a banquet hosted at the Magura District Commissioner's residence on Eid night. This exclusion sparked negative reactions from BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and civil society. The District Commissioner responded by stating that there is no official directive mandating the invitation of martyrs' families. The event, attended by over 300 guests, included three rounds of hospitality for invitees. Political parties criticized the decision, arguing that the ten martyrs from Magura, who contributed to the new Bangladesh, deserve recognition and respect.