Israel’s pressure to win the war has led to civilians fleeing Gaza. This has resulted in a shocking food and water shortage, and a fear of Israeli forces. The G7 announced a united stance on the Israel-Hamas war after intense meetings in Tokyo. They condemned Hamas and supported Israel’s right to self-defense. However, the G7 also called on delivering food, water, medicine, and fuel for the people and called for “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left open the possibility of small pauses to deliver humanitarian aid but has ruled out a broader cease-fire. Support for the war remains strong inside Israel, with the focus on the fate of more than 240 hostages being held by Hamas and other militant groups.
The situation in Gaza is worsening as residents flee north, leaving children, older people, and people with disabilities behind. Only a small amount of humanitarian aid has entered Gaza, leaving thousands in desperate need. The conflict has led to bombings across Gaza City and in its refugee camps, creating shocking living conditions. Civilians fleeing to the south face arrest and violence at Israeli checkpoints.
The situation remains dire, with hospitals running low on supplies and Gaza’s health ministry reporting more than 10,500 Palestinian deaths, including women and minors. The conflict has resulted in broader tensions, with Hezbollah and Israel trading fire along the border. The war has also led to violent protests and gun battles in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with over 160 Palestinians killed. Tensions also escalated as Israelis were forced to evacuate communities along the borders with Gaza and Lebanon.
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