At the Arab League summit held in Baghdad, regional leaders renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel escalated its military campaign on the blockaded enclave. More than 300 Palestinians have been killed in the past three days, marking the deadliest series of airstrikes since March. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel al-Jubeir, emphasized the need for a coordinated response to alleviate the worsening humanitarian crisis. “Joint efforts are required to lessen the humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people,” he said, calling unequivocally for a ce

At the Arab League summit held in Baghdad, regional leaders renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel escalated its military campaign on the blockaded enclave. More than 300 Palestinians have been killed in the past three days, marking the deadliest series of airstrikes since March. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel al-Jubeir, emphasized the need for a coordinated response to alleviate the worsening humanitarian crisis. “Joint efforts are required to lessen the humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people,” he said, calling unequivocally for a ceasefire. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas also appealed for a “permanent ceasefire” and demanded the “unconditional delivery of relief aid” to Gaza, where civilians continue to bear the brunt of the protracted conflict. Meanwhile, Hamas confirmed that negotiations for a renewed ceasefire with Israel had resumed in Doha on Saturday, though expectations for a breakthrough remain low.

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Tensions continued to escalate as Israel appeared to be preparing for a new ground offensive. Troops were reportedly being deployed along the border of Gaza in what military officials described as the opening phase of "Operation Gideon’s Chariots." The campaign is intended to increase pressure on Hamas to release hostages and to secure “operational control” over key areas of the Gaza Strip. The prospect of further escalation has prompted renewed alarm from the international community, which has warned that Gaza’s population, already devastated by 19 months of conflict, cannot withstand another major assault. “It’s time to stop the attacks,” said Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani during a visit to Sicily. “We no longer want to see the Palestinian people suffer. Let’s reach a ceasefire, release the hostages, and allow innocent people—already victimized by Hamas—to live in peace.” Calls for de-escalation continue to mount globally as humanitarian agencies warn of a deepening catastrophe in Gaza, urging all parties to prioritize civilian protection and the safe delivery of aid.

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