- Hundreds have been killed, mostly women and children, in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza after a two-week blockade on aid and supplies, say Palestinian officials.
- Gaza's healthcare system is overwhelmed, with hospitals lacking essential resources like diesel for generators and surgical supplies like gloves and syringes.
- Doctors describe scenes of “armageddon”, with many children suffering severe injuries and medical facilities struggling to cope.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes due to Hamas's rejection of a ceasefire proposal.
- The attacks raise concerns about the fate of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and signal a potential full resumption of the war.
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