In the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, urban combat is escalating, and troops are poised to enter Gaza City. The UN Security Council’s attempts to reach a resolution have failed, with the U.S. advocating “humanitarian pauses” and other council members pushing for a “humanitarian cease-fire” to provide aid and prevent civilian casualties. Israeli forces have cut off northern Gaza and launched intense airstrikes, setting the stage for an anticipated assault on densely populated Gaza City. The Palestinian death toll has surpassed 10,000, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which doesn’t distinguish between fighters and civilians, while approximately 1,400 Israelis have died, primarily civilians, since the conflict began following Hamas’s incursion on October 7.
Israel-Hamas Conflict Escalates in Gaza City
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