Lakhasly

A hospital blast in Gaza City killed 471 people, mostly civilians, in October.The blast was part of Israel's Operation Iron Swords, launched in response to Hamas's attack on Israeli communities surrounding the Gaza Strip.The hospital explosion triggered fury across the region, with large street protests in Arab, Iranian, and Turkish cities.Israel's military campaign has been more intense and destructive than in its previous wars with Hamas, flattening entire neighborhoods in Gaza.

A hospital blast in Gaza City killed 471 people, mostly civilians, in October. The blast was part of Israel's Operation Iron Swords, launched in response to Hamas's attack on Israeli communities surrounding the Gaza Strip. As of 18 October, the Israeli campaign has killed around 3,500 Palestinians, including hundreds of children. The hospital explosion triggered fury across the region, with large street protests in Arab, Iranian, and Turkish cities. Israel's military campaign has been more intense and destructive than in its previous wars with Hamas, flattening entire neighborhoods in Gaza. The Israeli cabinet statement on 15 October identified four objectives for the Gaza operation: "toppling Hamas and destroying its military capabilities," "eliminating the threat of terrorism emanating from the strip," "exerting maximal effort to find a solution to the hostage issue," and "defending the state's borders and citizens." Western leaders should join calls for a pause to save lives, prevent fighting from spreading, and give diplomacy a chance.