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Two hostages freed while Israel prepares to attack - as thousands in Gaza plead for aid

Air-strikes on the Palestinian Strip continued on Friday as conditions for residents worsened amid rationing of medical supplies as they await aid convoy from Egypt

21 October 2023 · 03:24 UTC

The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and its humanitarian impact. Residents in Gaza await essential supplies amid Israeli troop buildup at the border. Hamas released two American hostages on humanitarian grounds, challenging U.S. allegations. The hostage count varies from 203 to 250.

Israeli towns near Lebanon and Gaza have been evacuated, and military forces are positioned. At the Rafah crossing, aid trucks wait for repairs. Gaza faces food, water, and fuel shortages, while protests against the attacks spread globally.

Casualties in Gaza are high, with over a million displaced and hospitals struggling. Israel evacuated its border communities. In the West Bank, 13 Palestinians, including five children, died in clashes. The situation remains volatile, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian aid and concerns about escalation.