Live Blog Update| Israel's genocide in Gaza
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Morning recap

16 June 2025 05:50 BST

Good morning Middle East Eye readers, 

Here are the latest updates from the Israeli war on Gaza, now in its 618th day: 

  • Gaza’s health ministry reports 55,362 killed since 7 October, mostly women and children, with 128,741 injured. Many victims remain trapped under rubble as rescue teams struggle to access affected areas.

  • Al-Qassam Brigades claim attack on Israeli troops, saying they killed and wounded 11 soldiers east of Khan Younis with an anti-personnel missile.

  • Protesters in Canada demand Gaza support during the G7 summit. Hundreds gathered in Calgary, opposing Trump and calling for action on the war.

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hints at captive deal progress, saying: "I gave instructions the day before yesterday to move the negotiations forward because I have identified an opening, I am not giving up on anyone."

  • Netanyahu pledges more Gaza aid after a call with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. She stated: "I insisted and urged that humanitarian aid that is not reaching Gaza has to go into Gaza. He promised that this is the case and that this will be the case."