At least 24 Palestinians were killed on Sunday after an Israeli airstrike hit a tent camp in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The area was home to displaced families who had fled earlier fighting. Local health officials reported that women and children were among those killed, and dozens more were injured. Some tents caught fire after the strike.
This airstrike came during a major wave of attacks across the Gaza Strip. Israel has increased its bombing campaign over the past three days. Hundreds of people have died during this time. Emergency workers said many of the victims were civilians, and hospitals are struggling to keep up with the high number of wounded.
The Gaza health ministry confirmed the death toll and said that the strikes have continued despite a recent visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to the region. His visit aimed to support peace efforts, but violence has only grown.
Hamas blamed the United States for the continued attacks and called the strike a brutal act. The Israeli military has not commented on the latest airstrike but earlier said that it was carrying out large-scale operations across Gaza as part of its war objectives.
While the fighting continues, ceasefire talks are taking place in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Egypt and Qatar are leading the discussions, with support from U.S. officials. The talks began on Saturday, but there has been no clear progress so far. Both sides are standing firm. Hamas wants an end to Israeli military operations and the return of displaced people. Israel wants all hostages released and clear security guarantees.
The situation in Gaza is becoming more dangerous by the day. According to health officials in the area, over 35,000 people have died since the conflict began in October 2023. Many victims have been women and children. Homes, schools, and hospitals have been destroyed, and basic services are collapsing.
International aid organizations are calling for immediate help. Food, clean water, and medicine are in short supply. Many people are living in overcrowded shelters with little protection from the bombing.
Diplomatic efforts have not stopped the violence. Earlier attempts to reach a ceasefire failed, often breaking down after just a few days. Both Israel and Hamas face pressure from within their own communities, which makes it harder to find common ground.
Meanwhile, aid trucks remain stuck at border crossings. The United Nations has asked for safe routes so that supplies can reach people in need. Medical centers are running out of fuel, and doctors say they are being forced to work without proper tools or medicine.
The world is watching closely as talks continue in Doha. So far, there is no sign of a breakthrough. The people of Gaza remain caught in the middle, suffering while leaders struggle to find a way forward.
