Gaza City — The war in Gaza took another deadly turn today as Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians across multiple areas, including the Nuseirat refugee camp, Netzarim, and the coastal town of Muwasi. Hospitals in central Gaza confirmed the rising death toll, noting that many of the victims were civilians, including families sheltering in residential homes.
The latest escalation comes just as U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan hangs in the balance. The plan, which has been publicly accepted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calls for a ceasefire, disarmament of Hamas, the release of hostages, and an internationally supervised governance structure for Gaza. Trump has given Hamas three to four days to respond to the proposal, warning of what he called “a very sad end” if the group refuses.
A Conflict Without Pause
Witnesses described heavy bombardments overnight. Local aid groups say the strikes damaged already fragile infrastructure, leaving hospitals struggling to cope. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that since the war began, more than 66,000 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 170,000 wounded, while over 90% of the enclave’s population has been displaced.
Humanitarian organizations warn that access to food, clean water, and medical supplies remains critically limited. With schools and hospitals turned into shelters, aid workers say conditions are “catastrophic” and worsening by the day.
Political Reactions
While Israel maintains that its operations are aimed at dismantling Hamas, Palestinian leaders and rights groups argue that the scale of destruction and civilian deaths undermine any path toward peace. Hamas officials say they are still reviewing Trump’s peace proposal, but many in Gaza view the plan skeptically, questioning whether it provides real sovereignty or long-term security guarantees.
Meanwhile, reports of Israeli-backed militia groups emerging inside Gaza are raising concerns among international observers. Analysts warn these militias could complicate the implementation of any political settlement and further destabilize the territory.
International Pressure
The strikes have drawn condemnation from humanitarian organizations and added urgency to diplomatic efforts. Regional allies are pressing both sides to de-escalate, while Washington has continued to push Hamas for a swift response.
As Netanyahu prepares for high-level meetings in the United States, the message from the ground in Gaza is grim: every passing day brings more destruction, more casualties, and mounting uncertainty over whether diplomacy can take hold before the cycle of violence deepens further.
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