Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 70,000 as Israeli Strikes Continue Amid Ceasefire
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A devastating milestone has been reached in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, with Gaza's Health Ministry reporting over 70,000 Palestinian deaths since the war began. The latest casualties include two Palestinian children, aged 8 and 11, who were killed in an Israeli drone strike near a school shelter in southern Gaza. The children's deaths bring the total number of Palestinian fatalities to 70,100, according to the Health Ministry. The conflict has continued to escalate despite a ceasefire taking effect on October 10. Israel has carried out strikes in response to alleged violations of the truce, while Hamas has accused Israel of breaching the agreement. The situation has resulted in the deaths of at least 352 Palestinians since the ceasefire began, with many more injured. The international community is growing increasingly concerned about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. The US has proposed a blueprint for Gaza's future, which includes the establishment of an international stabilization force and a transitional authority. However, the plan remains in its early stages, and a lasting resolution to the conflict appears elusive. In other developments, Israeli forces have launched raids in Syria, killing at least 13 people, and have escalated strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah sites. The militant group has called on Pope Leo XIV to reject what it sees as Israeli aggression. In the West Bank, Israeli soldiers have been accused of executing two men who appeared to surrender, while settlers have been involved in violent attacks on Palestinians, leaving 10 injured. The situation in the region remains volatile, with no clear end in sight to the conflict. The international community must come together to find a peaceful solution to the crisis, which has resulted in catastrophic losses of life and destruction of infrastructure in Gaza.
