"Israel-Hamas War: UN Warns of Gaza's Child Graveyard as Death Toll Surpasses 10,000"

The United Nations has called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, describing it as a "graveyard for children." The UN chief, Antonio Guterres, urged all parties to stop the inhuman suffering and expand humanitarian aid to the region. The US acknowledged that the death toll in Gaza is in the thousands, as it pushes for short tactical breaks in Israel's military offensive to allow for aid and hostage negotiations. Israel intensified its strikes on Gaza, hitting hundreds of targets, while Hamas launched rockets from Lebanon towards Israel. The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza partially reopened, allowing some people to leave and aid to enter. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began talks in Turkey to address the conflict, and the UK temporarily withdrew embassy staff from Lebanon due to the security situation. Jordan's air force dropped urgent medical aid into Gaza, and Lebanon reported that four civilians, including children, were killed in an Israeli strike.