Israeli Airstrikes Kill 32 in Gaza, Mostly Women and Children

The escalation follows the end of Israel’s ceasefire with Hamas last month. Israel has captured territory in a bid to pressure Hamas into agreeing to a new truce and release hostages, while also blocking critical supplies into Gaza, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

On Sunday, Israeli military operations escalated after projectiles were fired from Gaza, marking the largest attack since Israel resumed airstrikes. Israeli forces claimed responsibility for targeting a rocket launcher in Gaza in response.

Overnight airstrikes hit targets in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killing at least 15 people, including five children. One victim was a female journalist, prompting grief from her family. In Jabaliya, northern Gaza, Israeli shelling killed at least four, and another strike on Gaza City’s bakery killed six civilians, including three children.

Netanyahu's meeting with President Trump comes amid protests against the ongoing war in Gaza. In Israel, public sentiment is growing regarding the conflict and the hostages still held in Gaza, with families of the hostages pushing for an end to the violence.

Since the conflict’s start in October 2023, over 50,000 Palestinians have been killed, including a significant number of women and children, with Israel claiming to have killed approximately 20,000 militants, though no evidence has been provided.

Violence has also intensified in the West Bank, with a Palestinian-American teenager killed by Israeli settlers, further fueling tensions in the region.