APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza

The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 74,000, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The war began nearly three years ago. A ceasefire that took effect last October has largely calmed the fighting, but Israeli strikes have continued in response to threats or attacks. Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran has not been formally notified of U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of its proposed deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. And the World Health Organization says almost 700 people in Yemen have been killed since an escalation in fighting last month between Houthi rebels and government forces.