More than 60 Palestinians, including 11 people looking for food aid, were killed by Israeli forces on Monday as the war in Gaza worsens.
Israeli Soldiers Move Into New Areas
Israeli tanks and troops entered new parts of Deir el-Balah, a city in Gaza, for the first time, leading to more fighting and deaths.
Hamas: We’re Trying to Stop the War and Hunger
The group Hamas says it’s talking to peace mediators and working hard “to end the war and stop people from starving.”
UN: Health Workers Are Fainting from Hunger
Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN’s aid group in Gaza (UNRWA), said many doctors and nurses are so hungry and tired that they are fainting on the job.
World Leaders Call for Peace
25 countries and the European Union have asked for the war to stop immediately, saying the suffering in Gaza is worse than ever.
War Deaths So Far
People killed in Gaza: Over 59,000
People injured in Gaza: Over 142,000
People killed in Israel (Oct 2023 attacks): 1,139, with over 200 kidnapped
FACTSPHERE SUMMARY
The violence in Gaza is getting worse. Many people are hungry, sick, and dying. The world is asking for peace. Hamas says they want to help stop the war and save lives. The next few days may decide what happens next.
