Shockwaves from Gaza City this Friday as Israeli military ops left 50 people dead, says Gaza’s civil defense agency. 😔 Of those, 35 were in the heart of the city, while 15 more lost their lives across the territory.
Israel’s defense forces say they’re zeroing in on Gaza City, calling it one of the last Hamas strongholds. Over the past week, the IDF began targeting high-rise buildings, claiming they shelter militant infrastructure. This Friday, they vowed to "intensify the pace of targeted strikes" to disrupt Hamas and protect troops ahead of the next operation stages. 🔥
The UN and international leaders have sounded the alarm. The UN recently declared a famine in Gaza City, and countries like the UK, France, and Germany jointly urged an "immediate halt" to the assault. They warn that ongoing strikes are causing civilian casualties and damaging critical infrastructure—hospitals, water lines, you name it. 💔
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to fly to Israel this weekend amid tensions with regional allies over recent strikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar and the expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank. His visit could be a sign of shifting diplomatic gears in a region on edge. 🌍
As the situation unfolds, young people across South Asia and Southeast Asia are watching closely. From Mumbai to Manila, digital activists are lighting up WhatsApp groups and Instagram Stories to spread updates, support relief efforts, and demand urgent humanitarian aid. Your voice counts—every share and call for aid can amplify the message. 🙌
Stay tuned for more on how this crisis affects global politics and human rights. 💬
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Fifty reported dead in Gaza as Israel steps up attacks on main city
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