Gaza Death Toll Tops 66,000 as Netanyahu Heads to White House for Trump Peace Talks
Gaza Death Toll Tops 66,000 as Netanyahu Heads to White House for Trump Peace Talks
The Israel-Hamas conflict continues to escalate, with Gaza’s Health Ministry reporting a staggering 66,005 Palestinian deaths and 168,162 wounded since the war began. This grim update comes just hours before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House for crucial talks aimed at halting Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza City.
Amid intense international pressure, including potential EU sanctions and growing calls for boycotts, Netanyahu remains defiant, having recently told the U.N. General Assembly that Israel “must finish the job” against Hamas. However, President Trump, despite past support, has signaled impatience, particularly after Israel’s recent bombing in Qatar. He is expected to present a new, 21-point ceasefire proposal during Monday’s meeting. This plan, which is still under discussion, reportedly includes the release of all 48 remaining hostages within 48 hours and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Hamas has indicated willingness to positively review any proposals.
Further diplomatic efforts are underway, with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee slated to visit Cairo for discussions with Egyptian officials on the ceasefire and strained Egypt-Israel ties. Meanwhile, violence persists in the region; Israeli forces killed an alleged attacker in a car-ramming near Nablus in the West Bank, an incident praised by Hamas. In Gaza, residents reported non-stop explosions overnight, with local hospitals in the Nuseirat refugee camp confirming at least 10 fatalities from recent strikes. The Israeli military reported hitting 140 Hamas targets in the last 24 hours. The humanitarian situation remains catastrophic, with vast areas of Gaza destroyed, 90% of the population displaced, and experts warning of famine.
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