Israeli Strikes Kill 10 in Gaza

Palestinian health officials report that Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 10 individuals in the Gaza Strip, including a woman and three children. The fatalities were confirmed at the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following overnight attacks. The ongoing Israeli offensive, initiated in response to Hamas' assault on October 7, has reportedly claimed over 40,000 Palestinian lives, according to the local Health Ministry, which has not specified the number of militants versus civilians among the casualties. Humanitarian concerns are escalating as rights groups highlight the dire situation in Gaza, particularly following Israel's recent evacuation orders affecting parts of Deir al-Balah. Dr. Jude Senkugu, an emergency health coordinator, warned that the emergence of polio in Gaza signals the potential for more infectious diseases. The U.N. has noted that the evacuation orders impact over 150,000 displaced individuals, exacerbating the already critical humanitarian crisis in the region. In the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry reported three additional fatalities from an Israeli strike, bringing the total to at least 637 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since the conflict began. The U.N. estimates that nearly 90% of Gaza's 2.1 million residents have been displaced at least once since the outbreak of violence. Amid these developments, Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva acknowledged his responsibility for intelligence failures that allowed Hamas to execute its initial attack. His remarks coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's diplomatic efforts in the region, aimed at facilitating cease-fire negotiations between the conflicting parties.