Israeli Airstrikes Continue Across Gaza Strip

Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip have intensified, resulting in the deaths of at least 29 people, including young quintuplets, amidst ongoing ground operations by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Over the past day, more than 45 targets were struck, with significant fighting reported in Khan Younis and Rafah, where IDF troops engaged with Hamas militants and destroyed weapon caches. Concurrently, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel seeking a cease-fire deal as negotiations progress among the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar. The evolving proposal includes a three-phase process for Hamas to release hostages in exchange for Israeli military withdrawal and the release of Palestinian prisoners. Amid the conflict, the Israeli government is also planning to transfer 20 Palestinian patients back to Gaza, raising concerns over their health due to inadequate medical facilities in the war-torn region. The violence has led to over 40,000 Palestinian casualties and widespread displacement, with experts warning of potential famine and disease outbreaks.