Two Years of Gaza Conflict Leave Over 67,000 Dead Amid Ongoing Famine and Hostage Negotiations

Two years since Israel launched its military offensive on Gaza, the region has experienced immense loss, displacement, and devastation, with over 67,000 Palestinians killed, including many children. Families like the Eid family have endured the loss of loved ones, ongoing health crises due to lack of medical supplies, and repeated displacements within Gaza. Many Palestinians who fled to places like Qatar live with hope for eventual return, despite the trauma and destruction they witnessed. The United Nations has labeled the events as genocide, a charge Israel denies, maintaining its goal is to eliminate Hamas and recover hostages. Currently, indirect negotiations facilitated by Egyptian mediators and proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump aim to establish a ceasefire, a prisoner exchange, and a potential long-term peace agreement. While many Gazans express cautious optimism about these talks, they continue to face dire living conditions and uncertainty about Gaza's future governance and reconstruction.