Gaza Conflict Escalates Amidst Faltering Diplomatic Efforts

Israel's airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in the death of at least 50 Palestinians within 24 hours, coinciding with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's unsuccessful truce efforts. The continuing conflict has led to mass displacement and heightened humanitarian crises, directly impacting millions of residents in Gaza.

Israel's airstrikes across Gaza have claimed the lives of at least 50 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, reported Palestinian health officials on Wednesday. The tragic update came soon after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his latest peace-seeking visit to the Middle East, with no tangible ceasefire in sight.

Despite diplomatic pushes to halt the ongoing 10-month conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli military confirmed targeting around 30 locations in Gaza, including tunnels, launch sites, and observation posts. Amidst this, the military reported eliminating dozens of combatants and confiscating weapons like explosives, grenades, and rifles.

Further intensifying the situation, the Israeli forces struck a school and a house in Gaza City, resulting in four fatalities and 15 injuries, many of whom were children. UN and Palestinian refugee agency leaders condemned the attacks, urging immediate ceasefire as the death toll and displacement have skyrocketed, with the conflict showing no signs of abating.

(With inputs from agencies.)