Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 21 Palestinians, including women and children, as the humanitarian crisis deepens. The UN warns of widespread starvation due to Israel's blockade and the ongoing conflict. Over 1,000 Palestinians have died trying to access aid. A US envoy is heading to Rome for talks with an Israeli official to pursue a ceasefire, while Israel rejects accusations of intentionally causing famine, citing aid deliveries.

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