Israeli Strikes Kill 20 Palestinians Across Gaza

Israeli military operations in Gaza have intensified, with recent air and ground strikes killing at least 20 Palestinians in different parts of the Gaza Strip, including a journalist and a senior civil emergency official, according to Hamas-controlled health authorities. Since the conflict escalated after Hamas's October 7, 2023, cross-border attack, over 53,000 Palestinians have been killed, and the humanitarian situation in Gaza has severely deteriorated despite limited aid deliveries. Israeli strikes have targeted more than 100 locations, including military structures and tunnels, prompting thousands to protest in Tel Aviv demanding the release of hostages and an end to the war. Diplomatic efforts for a cease-fire, including talks in Doha, have stalled, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Western leaders of supporting Hamas by calling for an end to the offensive. Former hostage Agam Berger has rejected diplomatic solutions, framing the conflict as a matter of survival, and called for the complete disarmament of Hamas. The international community remains deeply concerned about the escalating violence, the high civilian toll, and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.