This article discusses the dire situation in the Gaza Strip, which has been the site of a conflict between Israel and Hamas for the past three months. The Israel Defense Forces have launched a massive offensive, resulting in widespread civilian casualties and displacement, and leaving many Palestinians without access to food and water. The UN has warned of a humanitarian catastrophe and is calling for an end to the conflict, but with no end in sight, the situation continues to worsen.
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Israeli warplanes have heavily bombarded an area around Khan Younis in southern Gaza, prompting the U.N. to call for an immediate ceasefire and urge both sides to protect civilians. The military's ground offensive has caused tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians to seek refuge in the town, worsening the already dire humanitarian situation in the territory. Thomas White, the Gaza chief of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, said the agency is "gravely concerned" about the safety and well-being of civilians in the area.
An agreement between Israel and Hamas for a four-day cease-fire is set to begin on Friday, with the release of hostages and the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The agreement was delayed from Thursday morning, but contacts on the release of hostages are continuing. Human rights activists are calling for a more permanent solution to the crisis.
Thousands of Palestinians have been forced to flee from around Gaza City's main hospital due to a series of strikes, with the Palestinian death toll from the war surpassing 11,000. Israel has opened a window for safe passage, allowing thousands of Palestinians to stream onto Gaza's only highway and flee the combat zone, however many are uncertain of what the future holds.
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Israel has launched airstrikes against Gaza, with the potential for a ground invasion, while Hamas has fired hundreds of rockets into Israel. The U.N. is calling for both sides to de-escalate and for a ceasefire to be reached, and aid workers in Gaza are expressing concern over the worsening situation.