Death Toll in Gaza Soars as Israeli Airstrikes Kill 15 More Palestinians

Amid continued violence, the Gaza death toll rose sharply on Monday as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 15 more Palestinians, targeting makeshift tent shelters in both northern and southern parts of the enclave. The attacks come as diplomatic channels attempt to revive a potential ceasefire.

Tent Shelters Under Fire

In a new wave of strikes, Israeli forces hit areas where displaced Palestinians had sought refuge. Tent encampments—set up by families forced from their homes—were bombed in the North and South of Gaza. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of devastation, with civilians scrambling to rescue survivors from the debris.

Health officials on the ground confirmed the latest deaths, raising alarm over the targeting of non-military zones. Many of the victims were women and children.

Mounting Humanitarian Crisis

Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that at least 50,983 Palestinians have been killed and 116,274 injured since the beginning of Israel’s military campaign. However, the Government Media Office in Gaza updated that figure, stating that over 61,700 are now presumed dead, including thousands still buried under rubble.

The relentless bombardment has overwhelmed hospitals and aid agencies. Medical teams are struggling with dwindling supplies, power outages, and unsafe working conditions. Most of Gaza’s health infrastructure lies in ruins, leaving many with no access to emergency care.

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Ceasefire Talks Underway

Despite the devastation, diplomatic efforts to end the conflict continue. Hamas is currently reviewing a new ceasefire proposal backed by regional and international mediators. Talks have centered on a multi-phase truce, potential prisoner exchanges, and the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Sources close to the negotiations suggest that progress is slow but ongoing. Meanwhile, Gaza’s civilian population continues to suffer as the war enters yet another brutal chapter.

Global Calls for Accountability

The latest airstrikes have sparked renewed global criticism. Human rights organizations have condemned Israel’s actions as collective punishment and called for immediate international intervention. Calls for ceasefire have intensified, with pressure mounting on both Israeli leadership and Western allies to halt the offensive.

At the same time, public protests in solidarity with Gaza have grown in cities worldwide. Demonstrators demand not only a ceasefire but also long-term accountability for alleged war crimes.

A War With No End in Sight

With Gaza’s death toll climbing by the day, the humanitarian situation has reached catastrophic levels. Water, food, and electricity remain scarce, and the United Nations has repeatedly warned of impending famine.

As hopes for a ceasefire rest on fragile diplomacy, the people of Gaza continue to bear the brunt of a war that shows no signs of slowing down. For now, the world watches—and waits—while lives are lost by the hour.

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