Israeli Strikes Kill Over 100 Palestinians Across Gaza Amid Ceasefire Talks

Israeli airstrikes and ground assaults continue to cause high civilian casualties across the Gaza Strip, with reports of at least 55 Palestinians killed since dawn on Thursday, including numerous women and children. One particularly deadly attack near a medical facility in Deir el-Balah resulted in 17 deaths, mostly among vulnerable civilians waiting for aid. Over a broader 24-hour period, Israeli strikes have killed 105 Palestinians and wounded over 500, with many casualties occurring near aid distribution points and residential areas, despite ongoing ceasefire talks. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that since late May, over 773 Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured while seeking food and aid, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the conflict. Meanwhile, Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz and President Isaac Herzog, have issued strong warnings to Iran and emphasized military strength, with hopes that ongoing US-mediated talks may lead to a hostage release. The conflict's toll has drawn international legal scrutiny, with the International Criminal Court issuing arrest warrants against Israeli leaders for alleged war crimes and genocide cases pending at the International Court of Justice.