The United Nations Security Council failed to reach an agreement on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war as the death toll in Gaza surpassed 10,000. Israeli troops have been engaged in a week-long battle with Palestinian militants in Gaza, resulting in the territory being cut in half and the encirclement of Gaza City. The situation has led to severe shortages of essential supplies, including food, medicine, fuel, and water.

According to the Health Ministry of the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, the death toll includes over 4,100 minors, with more than 2,300 people still missing and believed to be buried under the rubble of destroyed buildings. Israel claims that most of those killed are fighters, not civilians, while Palestinian authorities do not distinguish between combatants and non-combatants.

On the Israeli side, approximately 1,400 people, mostly civilians, have died since the incursion by Hamas on October 7. Israelis observed a moment of silence on Tuesday to honor the victims.

While Israel has vowed to remove Hamas from power and eliminate its military capabilities, the international community remains uncertain about what would come next. The United States, Israel's main ally, has endorsed Israel's right to defend itself but has also called for a pause in the fighting.

As the conflict enters its second month, aid workers and officials fear that Israel's call for an evacuation of the northern part of Gaza could lead to a humanitarian disaster. Despite these concerns, Israel continues to assert its right to defend itself, while humanitarian groups urge a ceasefire and the international community struggles to find a solution.