The United States is sending a new shipment of bombs to Israel, despite expressing public frustration with Israel’s conduct in the ongoing conflict and attempting to broker a cease-fire. The weapons package includes over 1,800 2,000-pound Mark 84 bombs and approximately 500 500-pound Mark 82 bombs. These bombs, which can be converted into precision-guided weapons, are likely to lead to civilian casualties, and there are concerns that Israel has used them in its campaign in Gaza. The delivery of these bombs highlights the continued provision of military assistance to Israel, which receives $3.8 billion annually from the U.S.

Efforts to negotiate a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas have stalled, with Al-Qahera television reporting that cease-fire talks are expected to resume in Cairo. However, a Hamas official stated that they will not attend the talks. The United Nations Security Council recently passed a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire, which the U.S. abstained from, drawing anger from Israel. Despite expressing frustration with Israel’s handling of the conflict, the U.S. continues to provide powerful bombs to Israel, raising concerns about civilian casualties.

The hostilities in Gaza have resulted in a significant death toll, with more than 32,000 people killed since the conflict began in October. Palestinian officials report thousands more trapped under rubble and presumed dead, while hospitals, schools, and civilian infrastructure have been destroyed. The Israel Defense Forces have maintained their offensive, stating that the operation will continue until all of Hamas has been eliminated. The U.N. special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories has stated that the hostilities have reached the level of genocide.

The Israel Defense Forces continue to conduct military operations in Gaza, including targeting areas such as Gaza’s main hospital, Al-Shifa Hospital. The IDF claims the hospital is being used as a Hamas hub and has eliminated several senior Hamas operatives within the hospital. The ongoing operation at Al-Shifa Hospital has raised concerns about the safety of civilians sheltering at the site, with many homes in the vicinity targeted. The hostilities in Gaza have also hindered aid efforts, preventing food and supplies from reaching those in need.

Civilians in Gaza continue to suffer as a result of the conflict, with reports of malnutrition and dehydration leading to deaths, particularly among children. Aid organizations are working to deliver essential supplies to the region, including food and medical assistance, but face challenges due to ongoing hostilities. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with warnings of famine and acute food insecurity. Despite calls for a cease-fire and international condemnation of the hostilities, the conflict shows no sign of abating, and the civilian population continues to bear the brunt of the violence.