🔴 More violence shakes Gaza as a new ceasefire hope emerges. After Hamas agreed to a peace deal, Israel paused its ground advance into Gaza City to focus on defense, following President Trump’s call on October 3 to halt bombings for hostage talks.
😔 Despite the pause, overnight airstrikes hit residential areas in Gaza City and Khan Younis refugee camps, destroying about 20 buildings and leaving at least six Palestinians dead, including children, according to Gaza’s civil defense. These strikes push the toll past 66,000 Palestinian deaths—mostly civilians—and over 100,000 injured, as reported by the Hamas-run health ministry.
⚔️ Israeli military units continue to surround Gaza City from all sides, maintaining a tight siege. Military correspondent Doron Kadosh noted that the Air Force resumed targeting Hamas sites even after Trump’s statement. The ongoing siege means essential supplies and medical aid remain limited, raising alarms among international observers and online communities.
🌍 Across social platforms like Twitter and Instagram, young South and Southeast Asians are sharing stories, artwork, and fundraising efforts in solidarity. Whether it’s discussing the situation over chai in Karachi ☕ or messaging on WhatsApp with friends in Jakarta 🇮🇩, this crisis underscores how connected global youth have become.
🤝 As talks move forward, the world watches: Can this fragile peace deal lead to lasting calm, or will Gaza’s residents face more upheaval? For many, the hope is that diplomacy, not bombs, will shape the next chapter in this decades-long conflict.
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