At least 46 people, including 11 civilians in a designated humanitarian zone, were killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrikes over the past 24 hours, medics reported. Despite the urgency, Israel missed a 30-day deadline set by U.S. officials to increase humanitarian aid flow to the Palestinian territory, initially set to mitigate the worsening conditions.
While the U.S. administration acknowledged limited progress in facilitating aid, it has chosen not to reduce military support to Israel. “We’ve seen some progress… we would like to see more,” said U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel, emphasizing that U.S. intervention may have prevented a complete aid block.
The scarcity of essential supplies has driven Palestinians into dangerous situations, with civilians competing for parachuted food aid drops. Reports from Khan Younis describe people risking gunfire and violence in their desperation for food, as aid remains insufficient amid mounting fears of famine.
Meanwhile, Israel has widened its offensive, launching strikes on targets in Lebanon, including Beirut, in response to Hezbollah threats. This intensifies the regional conflict and further strains humanitarian efforts as Gaza’s civilian toll rises amid continuing military operations.
Source: Swifteradio.com
