Israeli Strikes Kill 202 Palestinians, Over 1,000 Wounded in Gaza

Recent events in Gaza continue to reflect a severe humanitarian crisis, with over 41 Palestinians killed in a single day and more than 200 casualties reported in the last 48 hours due to Israeli strikes. The Palestinian health ministry reports more than 5,599 deaths and 19,097 injuries since the ceasefire ended in March, and a staggering toll of 55,908 deaths since the conflict began in October 2023. In response to the ongoing challenges, the United Nations' Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA is opening an office in Ankara, with President Tayyip Erdogan calling for increased support from Muslim countries following Israel's ban on the agency. Meanwhile, in Vietnam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting focused on combating smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods, highlighting recent successful operations by law enforcement. Additionally, Party General Secretary To Lam urged the Vietnam Fatherland Front and associated organizations to strengthen public unity and resource mobilization to implement key political and administrative reforms. Elsewhere, reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic emphasize the failures of public health officials, media, and politicians in the U.S., revealing deep partisan divides and challenges in pandemic decision-making.