Israeli attacks killed at least eight more Palestinians on Wednesday as truce talks continue in Qatar amid tightened blockade on the coastal enclave.
The Israeli occupation stepped up attacks on Gaza, killing at least eight people, including a child, who was shot and martyred near Deir Al-Balah, Palestinian media reported.
The attacks took place in Gaza’s Rafah and Khan Younis, according to Palestinian media.
Government Media Office in Gaza announced on Wednesday that 137 Palestinians have been martyred since the ceasefire took effect in the besieged enclave on January 19.The city of Rafah, located in the far south of the Gaza Strip, is experiencing a daily tragedy.
Since the ceasefire agreement came into effect on January 19, the hope of returning to their homes seems to have evaporated for many residents of the city.https://t.co/Oof6rh7ie1
— Palestine Info Center (@palinfoen) March 12, 2025
Health Ministry in Gaza announced, also on Wednesday, that the death toll of Israeli aggression rose to 48,515 as number of injured reached 111,941 since the start of the Israeli aggression on October 7, 2023.
Humanitarian Crisis Meanwhile, Gaza has been suffering from unprecedented humanitarian crisis due to the blockade, today on its eleventh day.
Union of Municipalities of Gaza called on Wednesday for international intervention to secure essential supplies.The ghost of famine is once again looming over Gaza after Israel closed all the border crossings with the war-torn enclave.
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) March 12, 2025
“We emphasize the need for a continuous supply of water and electricity, especially after the central desalination plant was shut down, the union said in a statement.
Power shortage has also affected water desalination plants, forcing civilians to rely on alternative sources, which are becoming increasingly unsustainable amid the ongoing blockade and humanitarian crisis.
Ceasefire Talks On the other hand, a new round of ceasefire negotiations has continued in Qatar with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and delegates from the Zionist entity also in the country.
Media reports said that the talks “are behind closed doors,” and that there is absolutely zero information coming out.
Hamas announced the start of a new round of ceasefire negotiations on Tuesday evening.
The Israeli occupation wants Hamas to release half of the remaining captives in return for a promise to negotiate a lasting truce.
Hamas instead wants to start negotiations on the ceasefire’s second phase, in which the remaining captives would be released and Israeli forces would withdraw from Gaza.
Hamas is believed to have 24 living hostages and the bodies of 35 others.