"Macron Urges Ceasefire as Gaza Suffers Devastating Child Casualties in Israel-Hamas Conflict"

The al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, where up to 50,000 people are sheltering, has come under bombardment, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as Israel continues its offensive against Hamas militants. Palestinian officials reported airstrikes on or near four hospitals and a school, resulting in at least 22 deaths. The situation in Gaza's health system is dire, with 20 hospitals out of action and a lack of essential resources. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, called for more to be done to prevent harm to Palestinians, while the British Medical Association demanded stronger support for Palestinians and condemned the increasing political repression. Evacuations from Gaza to Egypt have been suspended, and negotiations are reportedly underway for Hamas to release civilian hostages in exchange for a brief pause in fighting and humanitarian aid.