Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Over 90 in 24 Hours, Including Aid Seekers; Catholic Church Attack Draws Condemnation

Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 90 people in the past 24 hours, including many civilians seeking humanitarian aid, according to local health officials. The strikes have intensified suffering in the already besieged Gaza Strip.

Among the dead are at least three people killed in an Israeli attack on the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City, which also wounded ten others. The attack on the church, the only Catholic place of worship in Gaza, has drawn widespread condemnation.

Palestinian Ambassador Majed Bamya described the Palestinian Christian community as an essential part of the people's history and identity. He emphasized that the conflict is not a religious war but a struggle for Palestinian rights and existence.

Meanwhile, mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have presented a new ceasefire proposal to Hamas and Israel. The plan includes a 60-day truce, the release of hostages, Palestinian prisoner exchanges, and increased humanitarian aid. However, indirect negotiations remain stalled amid mutual accusations of delaying tactics.

In the UK, over 80 Members of Parliament from multiple parties have called on the British government to impose sanctions on Israel, including suspension of trade agreements and arms transfers. Their appeal follows a landmark International Court of Justice ruling declaring Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories unlawful.

The White House continues to support efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. U.S. President Donald Trump personally spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express concern over the church attack, which Netanyahu acknowledged as a mistake.

Inside Israel, the security cabinet is debating whether to proceed with military advances or pursue ceasefire talks. Far-right Israeli officials have criticized proposed troop withdrawals and called for a more aggressive approach toward Gaza.

Humanitarian groups have also been affected by the conflict. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported that one of their staff members was seriously injured when Israeli forces opened fire on a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. MSF confirmed that several of their colleagues have been injured or killed in recent weeks while providing aid.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with continuing violence exacerbating the suffering of civilians caught in the conflict.