The death toll in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 73k, with large numbers of civilians trapped in the midst of fighting. Israeli airstrikes continue to hit Palestinian residential areas, and shelters and medical facilities have been struck one after another, as a severe humanitarian disaster remains ongoing. Qatar is actively mediating to push for ceasefire talks, but disagreements among multiple parties have been difficult to bridge, and no substantive progress has been made for now, making it unlikely that the conflict will be fully over in the short term.