Hey fam, things just got even more intense in Gaza. Over the past 24 hours, the Gaza Strip was rocked by heavy strikes from the Israeli military, with 123 casualties reported – making it the deadliest day in a week, according to the Gazan health ministry. 😢 This conflict, now nearing the two-year mark, has already taken a huge toll on the 2+ million people living in this besieged enclave.
Meanwhile, Hamas is in talks with Egyptian mediators to hammer out a ceasefire or at least secure more breathing room for civilians. But as the talks drag on, urgent calls are growing for Israel to open its borders and allow humanitarian corridors – safe routes for food, water, and medical supplies – to reach those who need it most. 💔
On the political front, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubled down on his controversial plan suggesting that Palestinians should 'exit' Gaza if they're worried about their safety. In an interview on i24NEWS, he said: 'They're not being pushed out, they'll be allowed to exit… All those who are concerned for the Palestinians and say they want to help them should open their gates.' These comments have sparked a wave of global criticism and raised fresh questions about the fate of Gaza's residents.
For many young people across South and Southeast Asia – where solidarity movements and social media campaigns are already in full swing – this latest escalation is a reminder of how fast things can change on the ground. 🌍 From student-led fundraisers to hashtag movements (#FreeGaza, #AidForGaza), the region is watching closely and pushing for real steps to get aid where it's needed most.
As the conflict enters another critical phase, the world's eyes are on whether Israel will heed the calls to open humanitarian corridors and whether international mediators can broker a deal that stops the bloodshed – at least long enough to let aid in. Until then, the people of Gaza remain trapped in a high-stakes standoff with devastating human costs.
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Gaza pounded as deaths mount, calls grow for Israel to allow aid
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