🔴 Gaza Live Updates: Palestinian Death Toll Passes 70,000; Protests Sweep Europe

🔻 Key Headlines

• Over 70,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 2023, according to the Palestinian health ministry.

• Two children killed by Israeli gunfire in Khan Younis.

• Israel’s raids in Tubas in the occupied West Bank end after four days.

• Hezbollah urges Pope Leo XIV to reject Israeli “aggression” during Beirut visit.

• Massive solidarity marches held in Paris, Athens and other cities.

• Turkey accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire.

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🔴 Today’s Major Developments

🇵🇸 Casualties in Gaza Reach New High

The Palestinian health ministry announced that more than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza since the war began in October 2023. The death toll includes thousands of women and children.

🧒 Two Children Killed in Khan Younis

State agency Wafa reported that two young brothers were shot dead by Israeli forces in the southern city of Khan Younis on Saturday morning.

🚨 Settler Violence in the West Bank

The Palestinian Red Crescent said 10 Palestinians were injured near Bethlehem after attacks involving Israeli settlers and security forces.

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🔵 West Bank Raids

🇮🇱 Israeli Forces Withdraw From Tubas

After four days of large-scale raids across the Tubas governorate, including Aqaba, Tayasir, Tammun, and the Far’a refugee camp, Israeli forces have withdrawn.

• 200 Palestinians were arrested or interrogated.

• 204 people needed medical treatment; 69 were hospitalised.

• Israel claimed the operations targeted “terror suspects”.

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🌍 International Reaction & Solidarity

🇱🇧 Hezbollah’s Message to the Pope

Hezbollah urged Pope Leo XIV to denounce Israeli “aggression” during his scheduled visit to Beirut this weekend.

🇹🇷 Erdogan: Israel Breaking the Ceasefire

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of violating the ceasefire using “flimsy pretexts.”
He said Turkey is working to send more humanitarian aid into Gaza despite Israeli restrictions.

🇬🇷 Athens Solidarity March

Hundreds rallied in Athens calling for:

• an immediate end to Israeli attacks,

• European support for a “free and just” solution for Palestinians.

🇫🇷 Massive Rally in Paris

Around 50,000 people marched in Paris, chanting:

• “Gaza, Gaza, Paris is with you,”

• “Stop the genocide.”

The march reflects rising anger across Europe over the scale of destruction in Gaza.

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🔴 Jenin Under Attack

Israel continued its raid on Jenin, demolishing more homes and buildings.
The Israeli army said it destroyed “weapons and explosive devices” and uncovered a bomb-making site. Palestinians described the operation as collective punishment.