Overnight strikes in Gaza on February 4 resulted in reported deaths, bringing the toll to at least 92, as Hamas delayed a ceasefire proposal with Israel. The attacks targeted various locations, including a kindergarten in Rafah, increasing concerns of a potential Israeli ground incursion into the city. Hundreds of thousands have sought refuge in Rafah, now hosting over half of Gaza’s population, creating dire conditions described as a “pressure cooker of despair” by the U.N. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant warned of reaching Rafah, intensifying the humanitarian crisis. International mediators are pushing for a proposed truce, but Hamas seeks more time for deliberation.
Gaza Violence Escalates: Scores Killed Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks
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