Hey fam, here's the scoop: Israeli forces just stepped up their bombing campaign in Gaza City, leveling over 30 residential buildings and forcing thousands to flee 😢. This comes as Israel eyes seizing the city — home to around one million residents who've been sheltering there.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Jerusalem to meet Israeli leaders. He's there to hash out plans on two big fronts: freeing the 48 hostages still held by Hamas (only 20 are believed to be alive) and laying the groundwork for rebuilding the Gaza Strip 🛠️.
Before diving into talks, Rubio told reporters, "What's happened has happened. We're gonna meet with them. We're gonna talk about what the future holds." He also paid a visit to the Western Wall with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — a powerful moment of solidarity at one of Jerusalem's most sacred sites ✡️.
What's next? Stay tuned as the situation evolves. For now, the region braces for more moves on and off the battlefield, while young people around the world keep voicing solidarity, sharing stories, and demanding humanitarian relief 🌐💬.
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Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives in Jerusalem
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