In a dramatic escalation of the Middle East conflict, Israeli forces launched a major raid in Nablus on August 27, deploying heavy equipment and armoured vehicles deep into Gaza City. UN agencies report over 313 starvation-related deaths in Gaza, including 119 children, as the humanitarian crisis deepens. The situation deteriorated further with a strike by Israeli forces on the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, tragically killing at least 20 people, including five journalists. Israel claims the attack targeted militant infrastructure; however, this has been fiercely disputed by witnesses and human rights organisations. The UN and global human rights groups have condemned the attack and called for thorough investigations and accountability. US and Israeli officials are currently meeting in Washington to discuss post-war strategies, while Pope Leo XIV has made an urgent appeal for a ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access .
“Nasser Hospital Strike Spurs International Outcry”
