Israeli Airstrikes Claim Lives in South Gaza, Urgent Calls for Civilian Evacuation

Israeli airstrikes on residential areas in south Gaza have killed at least 32 Palestinians, as Israel continues its assault on Hamas-controlled areas. The airstrikes come after Israel warned civilians to relocate, exacerbating the dire humanitarian crisis in the region. The ongoing violence has displaced two-thirds of Gaza's population, with many fearing permanent homelessness. The death toll in Gaza has risen to over 12,000, including 5,000 children, according to health authorities. International calls for a ceasefire or humanitarian pauses have gone unanswered, as the conflict enters its seventh week. Israel has agreed to allow limited fuel deliveries and promised to increase aid, but the situation remains dire. Violence has also escalated in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with at least five Palestinians killed in an airstrike.