Israeli Strikes Kill Over 50 Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Monday resulted in dozens of Palestinian deaths, with various sources reporting between 43 and 51 fatalities and numerous injuries, particularly in Gaza City and Nuseirat. The Hamas-controlled Civil Defence and Gaza’s Health Ministry both highlighted the high civilian toll, including women and children, though some casualty figures could not be independently verified. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to intensify ground operations, emphasizing a sustained military presence and pledging civilian relocations for safety, but provided few specifics. Netanyahu also reiterated his support for an investigation into the October 7 Hamas attack, though he insisted it should be postponed until the war’s end. Meanwhile, Hamas has proposed a five-year truce that would involve the release of hostages, a full Israeli withdrawal, ending the blockade, and reopening reconstruction corridors. The Israeli military stated it would investigate reported incidents but did not immediately comment on specific attacks.