Intense bombardment in Gaza City leads to over 123 fatalities within the previous 24 hours, carried out by Israel.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza City remains severe, with ongoing violence and humanitarian crises. As of August 2025, Israel has launched an offensive to take over Gaza City, resulting in massive destruction and a significant humanitarian crisis.
Current State of the Conflict
The conflict has been ongoing since October 2023, with extensive casualties on both sides. Over 62,000 Palestinians have been killed, with many more injured. The continuous bombardment has trapped families in Gaza City, with systemic destruction of residential areas reported.
Recent airstrikes have targeted residential areas, leading to significant fatalities and displacement. The use of quadcopters by the Israeli military to order evacuations has been reported.
Proposed Ceasefires and Negotiations
A UN chief has renewed calls for a ceasefire amid the ongoing destruction of Gaza City. However, past ceasefires have broken down, and there is currently no stable truce in place. There is no prominent information on active negotiations for a lasting resolution.
Recent Attacks and Displacement
The Israeli military pounded Gaza City on the previous day, leading to the death of 123 people as per the Gaza health ministry. Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza reported that 12 people were killed in an airstrike on a home in Zeitoun.
In the center of Gaza, Israeli gunfire killed nine aid-seekers in two separate incidents, according to Palestinian medics. Tanks destroyed several houses in the east of Khan Younis in south Gaza.
The Path Forward
The idea of displacing the Gaza population is met with strong opposition from Arabs and many world leaders, who see it as another "Nakba" (the displacement of Palestinians during the 1948 war). The war in Gaza has caused significant destruction, affecting more than 2 million Palestinians living in the enclave.
Eight more people, including three children, have died of starvation and malnutrition in Gaza in the past 24 hours, as per the territory's health ministry. The Gaza health ministry reported a 24-hour death toll that is the highest in a week, adding to the massive fatalities from the nearly two-year war in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that Palestinians could leave Gaza, an idea also supported by US President Donald Trump. However, this proposal has been met with widespread criticism and resistance.
Netanyahu stated that those concerned about the Palestinians should open their borders and stop lecturing Israel. The conflict in Gaza City, which Israel took control of at the start of the war before withdrawing, is still ongoing. Israel is planning to reseize Gaza City, a move that officials predict could occur in weeks.
The war in Gaza City continues to exact a heavy toll on its people, with no end in sight. International efforts are focused on demanding a ceasefire, but active negotiations for a lasting resolution have yet to materialize. The hope for peace in Gaza City remains elusive, as both sides remain entrenched in their positions.
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