The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports a grim toll in the Gaza Strip, with 29,878 lives lost and 70,215 injured due to Israel’s attacks over 144 days. Despite hopes for a Ramadan ceasefire, the Israeli army continues strikes on residential areas. In the last 24 hours, 96 died and 172 were injured. Search and rescue efforts face challenges, and U.S. President Biden aims for a temporary ceasefire by next Monday, linking it to hostage release and potential progress toward a two-state solution.