Gaza’s death toll rises
Forty-eight people have been confirmed killed and 142 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza over the last 24 hours, reports Gaza’s Health Ministry. More victims are trapped in areas that rescuers cannot reach, the ministry said.
The latest casualties bring the total deaths in Gaza since October 7, 2023 to 52,615, with an additional 118,752 injured, according to the ministry’s toll.
Qatar says mediation efforts on Gaza continue
A spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry says mediation efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza continue despite the difficult circumstances, adding that humanitarian aid must not be used as a “bargaining chip or a tool for negotiation”.
Qatar’s role as an impartial mediator is internationally recognised, the spokesperson said.
“These mediation efforts have resulted in the release of more hostages than have been freed through military action.”
Israeli military warns people in Yemen to evacuate Sana’a International Airport area
In a post on X, Israel’s Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee has warned everyone in or around Sana’a International Airport to “immediately evacuate”.
“Failure to evacuate and distance yourself from the area puts you at risk,” says the warning.
