Israeli Strikes Kill 60-70 Across Gaza Amid Deepening Crisis

Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 to 70 Palestinians, with reports varying slightly among sources. Key targets include residential areas such as the Al-Bureij refugee camp, where 20 to 23 people were killed, including a strike on a family home, as well as other civilian sites like kindergartens. The violence has exacerbated a severe humanitarian crisis, with widespread hunger forcing Palestinians to travel long distances to access scarce aid supplies amid ongoing displacement. Aid distribution sites, notably those run by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, have been scenes of deadly confrontations, where Israeli forces opened fire on civilians seeking aid, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens. The conflict has also claimed the life of Palestinian journalist Moataz Raja, highlighting the perils faced by media covering the war. Despite a ceasefire proposal received by Hamas, Israel has rejected it, and the overall toll since March 18 includes thousands of deaths and mass displacement, deepening Gaza's devastation.