Deadly Strikes Continue in Gaza, Over 90 Killed in Latest Attacks
Violence in the Middle East continues to spiral as Israeli military operations in Gaza claimed the lives of more than 90 people, according to hospital sources cited by Al Jazeera. At least 35 of the victims were killed in attacks early this morning, adding to an already staggering toll.
In the West Bank, an Israeli settler attack left three people dead, further intensifying fears of expanding regional conflict.
Meanwhile, Iran’s powerful Guardian Council has approved a motion to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in a move signaling deepening distrust and deteriorating diplomatic ties with the West.
Despite rising tensions, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American and Iranian officials are scheduled to hold talks next week. However, Iran has yet to confirm its participation. This comes as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran continues to hold on paper, though the situation on the ground remains volatile.
Iran’s Health Ministry reported that 627 people have been killed and more than 4,870 injured over the course of 12 days of Israeli attacks on Iranian territory. In retaliation, Iranian strikes have killed at least 28 people in Israel.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israel’s ongoing war has now resulted in at least 56,156 deaths and 132,239 injuries. The initial October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel left 1,139 Israelis dead and more than 200 taken captive, prompting a brutal military response that continues with devastating impact.
As the international community grapples with how to address the widening conflict, the cost in human lives continues to mount, and prospects for peace remain distant.