The Latest | Hunger worsens in Gaza as Palestinians mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan
With no end to fighting in sight, Palestinians in Gaza have begun fasting for the holy month of Ramadan as hunger worsens across the strip and pressure grows on Israel over the growing humanitarian crisis
With no end to fighting in sight, Palestinians in Gaza began fasting for the holy month of Ramadan on Monday as hunger worsens across the strip and pressure grows on Israel over the growing humanitarian crisis.
The United States, Qatar and Egypt had hoped to broker a cease-fire ahead of the normally joyous month of dawn-to-dusk fasting that would include the release of dozens of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and the entry of a large amount of humanitarian aid, but the talks stalled last week.
The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed into southern Israel on Oct. 7, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking around 250 hostage. Hamas is still believed to be holding around 100 captives.
The war has driven around 80% of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million people from their homes and pushed hundreds of thousands to the brink of famine. Gaza’s Health Ministry said that at least 31,112 Palestinians have been killed since the war began. The ministry doesn’t differentiate between civilians and combatants in its count, but says that women and children make up two-thirds of the dead.
Currently:
— Palestinians in Gaza begin Ramadan with hunger worsening and no end in sight to the Israel-Hamas war.
— Biden cajoles Netanyahu with tough talk, humanitarian concerns but Israeli PM remains dug in.
— Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many.
— Find more of AP’s coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war
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