Live Updates: Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza, Global Backlash Grows as U.S. Acts on Harvard, UK Band – Everything That Happened In The Past Few Hours

The Israeli army has admitted to shooting and killing Palestinian civilians at aid distribution centers in Gaza, further intensifying scrutiny of its military operations. In a separate strike, an Israeli naval attack on a seaside café in Gaza killed over 30 people, including women, children, and journalists. Meanwhile, the U.S. has revoked visas for British punk-rap group Bob Vylan following their Glastonbury Festival chant calling for the death of Israeli soldiers. In domestic U.S. developments, the Biden administration has accused Harvard University of violating the civil rights of Jewish students and threatened to withdraw federal funding if corrective action isn’t taken. Back in Israel, opposition leader Yair Lapid has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt the ongoing Gaza offensive, citing mounting civilian casualties and international pressure. 

 Escalation In Gaza Amid Mounting Death Toll

• Israel launched dozens of new airstrikes across Gaza, focusing on northern Gaza City after issuing evacuation orders.
• A naval strike on a seaside café killed over 30 people, including women, children, and journalists.
• At least 85 Palestinians were killed since dawn; Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah was also hit.
• Opposition leader Yair Lapid called for an end to the war, saying it no longer benefits Israel.
• Gaza Health Ministry reports 56,531 killed and 133,642 injured since October 7; 1,139 people were killed in Israel.

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