"UN Chief Calls Gaza Deaths 'Unprecedented' as American Muslims Rush Aid Amid Israel-Hamas War"

As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins, Gazans face severe hardship due to the ongoing Israeli military offensive and blockade, with hunger spreading and almost no aid reaching the region. Efforts to broker a cease-fire before Ramadan have stalled, with Hamas demanding an end to the war, withdrawal of Israeli forces, and return of displaced Palestinians. President Biden has expressed hope for a cease-fire and pledged humanitarian aid, while also marking the suffering inflicted on Gaza. Additionally, Al Qaeda's Yemen branch announced the death of its leader, and a public rift between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu has escalated over Israel's military strategy in Gaza.