Israeli strikes escalate violence, killing dozens in Gaza
- Israeli strikes on July 28, 2025, resulted in at least 34 Palestinian deaths across Gaza as reported by health officials.
- The strikes occurred following Israel's announcement of a 10-hour pause in military operations to allow humanitarian aid.
- The aid measures, while welcomed, were criticized as insufficient to address the severe hunger crisis and rising civilian casualties.
In Gaza, health officials reported that Israeli military strikes have killed at least 34 Palestinians across multiple locations on July 28, 2025. These attacks came just one day after Israel eased some aid restrictions in response to a worsening humanitarian situation in the territory. As food insecurity escalated and aid organizations expressed concerns over the extent of the crisis, Israel announced a temporary halt to offensive operations in specific areas of Gaza for a designated ten hours per day to allow humanitarian aid to flow more freely to residents. However, reports indicate that the Israeli airstrikes transpired outside the agreed time frame of operational pause, raising concerns regarding the efficacy of the aid initiatives. Images depicting malnourished children in Gaza have drawn significant international outrage, leading allies of Israel, including U.S. President Donald Trump, to comment on the dire situation. The ongoing conflict has severely impacted the civilian population, with many relying entirely on external aid for survival. Aid organizations have welcomed Israel's new measures but stated they remain inadequate to counteract the worsening hunger crisis faced by many Palestinians. The health ministry under Hamas has reported that Israel's military operations have resulted in considerable casualties, noting that over half of the reported deaths are women and children. Tensions remain high in the region as humanitarian efforts struggle to meet the overwhelming needs of the population, and the conflict continues to result in devastating loss of life.