Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Tuesday. At least 77 were killed over the past 24 hours, most while seeking food.

Gaza is slipping into famine, UN-backed experts warned Tuesday, as the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory said the death toll in the nearly 22-month war had surpassed 60,000.The health ministry figure excludes deaths from hunger in the Palestinian territory gripped by dire humanitarian conditions made worse by Israel's total blockade of aid from March to May.

Court hearings set to be held for detained activists on Monday in Givon Prison in central Israel - Anadolu Ajansı

As the region wakes to fresh developments, tensions, diplomacy and resilience define the headlines. From shifting alliances and security concerns to economic reforms and cultural milestones, West Asia enters a new day of high-stakes politics and fast-moving stories.

As Israeli military strikes on the Gaza Strip continue to claim the lives of Palestinians, the ongoing nightmare has prompted a heartfelt message from the United Nations chief