Israeli Airstrikes Kill 60 Across Gaza Amid Ceasefire Talks

Israeli airstrikes across Gaza over a recent weekend have killed between 34 and 60 Palestinians, including displaced families sheltering at locations such as the Palestine Stadium and nearby apartments, according to multiple health officials. These strikes exacerbate an already dire humanitarian crisis marked by severe food shortages and widespread casualties, with over 56,000 Palestinians reported dead since the conflict began, many of them women and children. The violence persists amid fragile ceasefire talks, with U.S. President Donald Trump expressing hope for an agreement within the week and Israel's Minister for Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, scheduled for high-level discussions in Washington. The conflict, sparked by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and the subsequent hostage crisis, has seen ongoing military campaigns by Israel since March after a ceasefire breakdown. Humanitarian aid efforts face significant challenges, including looting and violence at aid sites, complicating relief delivery to civilians. Despite political complexities and opposition within Israel's government, there is cautious optimism that recent diplomatic engagements, including Trump's role in brokering calm between Israel and Iran, may pave the way for a truce in Gaza.