Israel Escalates Gaza, West Bank Strikes Amid US Ceasefire Push

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli military operations have intensified, resulting in one of the worst bombardments in recent weeks. Israeli tanks and aircraft targeted northern Gaza, including residential areas and schools, killing at least 25 people despite evacuation orders, while Israeli officials prepared for diplomatic talks in Washington on a ceasefire and broader regional issues. Palestinians on the ground report relentless bombings and destruction, with many questioning the safety of evacuation areas as violence continues unabated. Additionally, Israeli airstrikes in Jabalia killed at least 15 people, including children, following evacuation orders, highlighting the dire conditions faced by displaced Palestinians with no safe refuge. Concurrently, house raids by Israeli Occupation Forces in the West Bank have increased, involving nighttime operations, psychological abuse, and arrests of Palestinians, including children, amid broader tensions tied to Israel’s conflict with Iran. Reports from international observers indicate a rise in violence against Palestinians in multiple regions, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis despite diplomatic efforts.