130 Killed in Gaza as Israeli Strikes Intensify; Peace Talks Stall
At least 130 Palestinians were killed overnight as Israeli forces intensified their ground and air operations across northern and southern Gaza, according to health authorities in the region.
This latest escalation comes amid ongoing indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar, which sources say have so far yielded no significant progress.
Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that at least 464 Palestinians were killed over the past week alone, with the overnight toll adding to the growing humanitarian crisis.
“Entire families were wiped out in a single night,” said Gaza Health Ministry spokesperson Khalil Al-Deqran, speaking to Reuters by phone.
More than 53,000 Palestinians have reportedly died since the conflict began, and nearly all of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents have been displaced due to the continuing Israeli campaign.
International organizations have repeatedly called for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid access, warning of catastrophic conditions inside the enclave.