Israel’s military operations in Gaza continue with intense strikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis, resulting in several Palestinian casualties. This follows a recent day of attacks that claimed the lives of at least 19 people across the Gaza Strip.
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In other news, the initial phase of a UN-led polio vaccination campaign has concluded, with approximately 560,000 children receiving their first dose over the past 12 days.
The UN chief has urged the US to press Israel to cease its assault on Gaza. However, he acknowledges that political realities in the US make such intervention unlikely.
As of now, the conflict has resulted in the deaths of at least 41,182 people and left 95,280 wounded in Gaza. In contrast, the attacks led by Hamas on October 7 have resulted in at least 1,139 deaths in Israel, with over 200 individuals reported as captives.