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35 Palestinians killed as Israeli attacks on Gaza City intensify

35 Palestinians Killed as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify in Gaza City

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By Kamal Yalwa: 30 August, 2025 Graphic Content WarningTOPSHOT – Palestinians mourn the loss of two children outside al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, where casualties of Israeli fire were transported ahead of their funerals on August 29, 2025. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP) Heavy Israeli bombardment has continued to strike Gaza City early on Saturday, August 30, 2025, as Israel progresses with its plan to seize a larger portion of the besieged Palestinian territory. At least 35 Palestinians have been confirmed dead since dawn, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, including four aid seekers who were caught in the crossfire. Latest Casualties and Damage Since Friday, 66 people were killed and 345 wounded across Gaza. The humanitarian toll has continued to rise, with 63,371 people killed and 159,835 wounded since the onset of Israel’s war on Gaza in October 2023. The Ministry has also reported that since Israel broke the ceasefire on March 18, 11,240 Palestinians have been killed and 47,794 injured. The last 24 hours have seen particularly devastating losses: Rising Humanitarian Crisis The intensification of the airstrikes has left many seeking shelter, as food, medicine, and essential supplies continue to dwindle. Hospitals are overwhelmed with casualties, many of whom are civilians and vulnerable aid recipients. As Israeli forces target strategic areas in Gaza, aid organizations have struggled to reach those in dire need of assistance. Humanitarian agencies have repeatedly called for an immediate ceasefire to allow for the safe delivery of aid and medical supplies. This ongoing conflict, marked by immense loss of life and destruction, has sparked international condemnation and calls for renewed peace efforts. The devastating humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by the growing scarcity of resources, leaving thousands in desperate need of food, water, and medical care.

LIVE: Israel kills 41 Palestinians in Gaza, al-Mawasi ‘safe zone’ included

Israel Strikes Kill 41 in Gaza, Including in Designated Safe Zone of al-Mawasi

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At least 41 Palestinians — including children and individuals seeking humanitarian aid — were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, with several casualties reported in al-Mawasi, an area previously designated by Israel as a “humanitarian zone.” The strikes come as Israel intensifies its military operations to gain full control over Gaza City. Among the dead are civilians who had taken refuge in areas believed to be protected under humanitarian agreements. The United Nations has strongly condemned the escalation. Secretary-General António Guterres stated that Israel’s latest push marks “a new and dangerous phase” in the ongoing conflict, warning of its devastating implications for civilians trapped in the densely populated enclave. The situation continues to deteriorate amid growing international concern over the mounting civilian death toll and worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Israel’s Gaza Offensive Claims 51 More Lives, 10 Palestinians Die from Hunger

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The Health Ministry in Gaza has reported that 10 more Palestinians have died from famine and malnutrition in the past 24 hours, including two children, bringing the total number of hunger-related fatalities to 313. Of those, 119 were children. The dire situation has worsened amid ongoing conflict, with aid access severely restricted. Israeli forces have killed 51 Palestinians since the early hours of Wednesday, including 12 individuals who were waiting for aid deliveries. As Israel’s military offensive continues, its forces have intensified efforts to occupy Gaza City. Al Jazeera’s team on the ground has reported widespread destruction, with tanks and warplanes leveling entire blocks. Since the start of the conflict, Israel’s actions in Gaza have resulted in at least 62,895 deaths and 158,927 injuries. The current escalation is part of a broader conflict that began with Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, which left 1,139 Israelis dead and over 200 taken captive.

Khamenei: Iran Will Resist US Demands for Obedience Amid Renewed Nuclear Talks

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Tehran, Iran – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that the Islamic Republic will not yield to what he described as United States demands for submission, vowing that the Iranian people will resist any such “insult.” Speaking at a religious ceremony in Tehran on Sunday, Khamenei accused Washington of seeking to subjugate Iran, even as the country prepares to re-enter negotiations with European powers over its nuclear programme. “They want Iran to be obedient to America. The Iranian nation will stand with all of its power against those who have such erroneous expectations,” Khamenei said, according to state media. His remarks come just days after Iran agreed with France, Britain, and Germany to resume nuclear talks. The European nations have warned that they may invoke the United Nations “snapback” sanctions mechanism if Iran fails to comply with previous agreements. Talks are expected to commence on Tuesday. A Defiant Tone Ahead of Talks While negotiations are being reinitiated, Khamenei signaled deep skepticism over direct engagement with the US. “People who ask us not to issue slogans against the US … to have direct negotiations with the US only see appearances. This issue is unsolvable,” he said. Tensions between Iran and the West remain high, especially following a 12-day conflict in June during which US and Israeli forces reportedly bombed several Iranian nuclear facilities. In response, Tehran suspended nuclear discussions with Washington. Call for Unity Against Foreign Pressure Khamenei warned that Western efforts to pressure Iran would include attempts to divide the country internally. “The way forward for the enemy is to create discord,” he said, accusing “agents of America and the Zionist regime” — referring to Israel — of seeking to sow division within Iran. He called on Iranians to remain united in the face of external threats. Background on Iran’s Nuclear Standoff Iran has consistently denied Western accusations that it seeks to develop nuclear weapons, insisting its nuclear programme is strictly for peaceful, civilian purposes. The renewed diplomatic efforts follow the collapse of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a landmark deal under which Iran agreed to scale back its nuclear activities in return for international sanctions relief. The deal unraveled after the United States unilaterally withdrew from the agreement in 2018 under former President Donald Trump. While European nations have since attempted to salvage the deal, Tehran has ramped up its uranium enrichment activities, prompting concerns over proliferation and renewed calls for diplomatic resolution. As talks resume, Iran’s leadership appears intent on signaling strength and independence — rejecting what it sees as Western coercion while reiterating its commitment to national sovereignty.

Israeli military targets Yemen’s Sanaa after Houthi attacks

Israeli Military Strikes Yemen’s Capital Sanaa Following Houthi Missile Attacks

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Sanaa, Yemen – The Israeli military has carried out air raids on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, in what it says is retaliation for recent missile and drone attacks launched by the Houthi movement. The strikes mark a significant escalation in the widening regional fallout from Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza. According to Israeli and Yemeni sources, the air strikes early Sunday targeted multiple sites, including an oil facility, a power plant, and what Israel described as a “military complex” housing a presidential palace. The Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV confirmed the attacks and reported at least two fatalities and 35 injuries. Video footage verified by Al Jazeera showed plumes of fire and thick smoke rising over the Yemeni capital shortly after the strikes. “The attacks were carried out in response to repeated assaults by the Houthi terrorist regime against the State of Israel and its citizens, including the launch of surface-to-surface missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles,” said the Israeli military in a statement. On Friday, the Houthis claimed responsibility for launching missiles toward Israel, describing their operations as part of a broader effort to pressure Israel to end its military campaign and blockade in Gaza. A Houthi military official told Al Masirah that Yemen’s air defenses had “neutralised most of the Israeli enemy aircraft participating in the aggression and forced them to withdraw.” Houthi Defiance Despite the Israeli air raids, Houthi leaders have vowed to continue their military support for the Palestinian cause. “The Israeli aggression against Yemen will not discourage us from continuing our support for Gaza, no matter the sacrifices,” said Houthi official Mohammed al-Bukhaiti. “The issue is settled for us: either eternity in heaven or eternity in hell.” The air strikes on Sanaa mark the first publicly acknowledged Israeli attacks on Yemen since the escalation of hostilities in Gaza began. Regional analysts warn that the expanding theatre of conflict — from Lebanon and Syria to now Yemen — increases the risk of a broader Middle East war. Tensions have been mounting across the region as Israeli military operations in Gaza, which have drawn widespread international condemnation, continue into their 11th month. Protests, diplomatic backlash, and armed responses from non-state actors have intensified, raising fears of a prolonged and destabilising conflict.

World Reacts as UN-Backed Body Declares Famine in Gaza

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A United Nations-backed global hunger monitor has officially declared that Gaza City and surrounding areas are experiencing famine — a historic first for the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system outside of Africa. The crisis, described as “man-made” and “preventable,” has drawn swift condemnation and urgent calls for action from world leaders, humanitarian organizations, and civil society. According to the IPC, 514,000 Palestinians — nearly a quarter of Gaza’s population — are facing famine-level conditions. That number is expected to rise to 641,000 by the end of September, with famine projected to spread to Deir el-Balah and Khan Younis. The IPC’s Phase 5 classification — the most severe — follows 22 months of war, during which Israeli military operations, blockade of aid, and destruction of infrastructure have exacerbated a humanitarian catastrophe. UN and Humanitarian Leaders: “This is a Failure of Humanity” UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the crisis as a “moral indictment” of the global community: “Famine is not only about food; it is the deliberate collapse of the systems needed for human survival… People are starving. Children are dying. And those with the duty to act are failing.” Guterres reaffirmed Israel’s obligations as an occupying power to allow unhindered humanitarian access. UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said “months of warnings have fallen on deaf ears,” while UN aid chief Tom Fletcher accused Israeli officials of “openly promoting” starvation as a weapon of war. Israel: ‘An Outright Lie’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the IPC report as “an outright lie,” denying a starvation policy and citing over 2 million tons of aid allowed into Gaza since the war began. The Israel- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) took over aid distribution in May, but has faced criticism after Gaza’s Health Ministry reported more than 2,000 aid-seekers killed, allegedly by Israeli forces. Hamas and Palestinian Authorities: Famine Confirms a War Crime Hamas responded by demanding an immediate end to hostilities and the lifting of the Israeli blockade, accusing Israel of using starvation as a “tool of war.” Gaza’s Government Media Office said the IPC’s famine confirmation “proves war crimes,” adding that Israel’s own aid entry figures “incriminate, not exonerate” the state. The Palestinian Authority echoed these concerns, saying the report closed “the door to speculation” and demanded urgent international action. Arab and Muslim States: Urgent Call for Accountability United Kingdom: “A Moral Outrage” UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the famine “wholly preventable” and “a moral outrage,” directly blaming Israel’s refusal to allow sufficient aid into Gaza. NGOs and Aid Agencies: Famine Was ‘Deliberate, Predictable, and Preventable’ Conclusion: No More Excuses The IPC’s declaration marks a pivotal moment in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. International agencies, rights groups, and nations are united in demanding immediate action to halt the famine and open humanitarian corridors. With over 500,000 lives at immediate risk, the cost of inaction grows by the hour.

Israel Kills 24 Palestinians in Gaza Since Dawn

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Israeli forces have killed at least 24 Palestinians across Gaza since dawn, including five children and five people seeking aid, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society and medical sources cited by Al Jazeera. The latest casualties come amid ongoing global protests over Israel’s targeted assassination of four Al Jazeera journalists and two freelancers in Gaza. A Hamas delegation has arrived in Egypt for further talks aimed at securing a ceasefire, even as Israel advances its plan to seize Gaza City, forcibly displace nearly one million Palestinians, and confine them to designated zones in the south. Since the start of the war, at least 61,599 Palestinians have been killed and 154,088 wounded in Gaza. In Israel, an estimated 1,139 people were killed during the October 7, 2023 attacks, with more than 200 taken captive.

Israel Condemned Over Killing of Five Al Jazeera Journalists in Premeditated Attack on Press Freedom

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Israel is facing global condemnation following the killing of five Al Jazeera employees, an act the broadcaster has described as a “blatant and premeditated attack on press freedom.” According to Al Jazeera, the journalists were on assignment when Israeli forces targeted their location, despite their identities and press status being clearly marked. The network alleges the strike was intentional and aimed at silencing independent coverage of the ongoing conflict. International media rights organisations, including the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF), have called for an urgent, independent investigation into the killings. Human rights groups have also warned that deliberate attacks on journalists may constitute war crimes under international law. Israel has yet to issue a detailed response to the accusations but has maintained that its operations target hostile threats and not journalists. The incident has further strained Israel’s relations with international media outlets, while Al Jazeera has vowed to pursue legal action through the International Criminal Court (ICC).