By Desmond Nleya
Israeli forces have killed at least 50 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip in the past day, medics said, as authorities warned that the Al Aqsa, Nasser and European hospitals in the enclave face imminent closure over dire fuel shortages.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expresses optimism about the prospects of a ceasefire and captives release deal in Gaza, saying “we’re very close” to reaching an agreement.
Israel’s military says it has recovered the body of captive Yousef al-Ziyadna from an underground tunnel in the city of Rafah in Gaza.
Israel’s genocide in Gaza has killed at least 45,936 Palestinians and wounded 109,274 since October 7, 2023. At least 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks that day and more than 200 were taken captive.
