Gaza City – israeli forces continued demolitions in Gaza City on Saturday, resulting in 48 fatalities, according to reports from the region. The ongoing military operations have intensified the humanitarian crisis,with officials reporting a rising death toll from starvation.
The demolitions, which included the destruction of approximately 30 homes, are part of a broader israeli offensive that has, as of Saturday, resulted in the deaths of 64,871 Palestinians in Gaza, according to Gaza officials.A severe food shortage has contributed to 422 deaths from starvation, including 145 children, as August.
Amidst the escalating conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel on Saturday, while Qatar hosted a summit of Arab-Muslim countries in Doha to discuss the situation. qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in New York on Friday. The international efforts reflect growing concern over the escalating violence and the deepening humanitarian disaster in Gaza, a territory already facing immense challenges due to ongoing conflict and blockade.