Israeli Strikes Kill 32 in Gaza as Netanyahu Visits U.S.

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 32 people, including over a dozen women and children, in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to local health officials, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in the U.S. to discuss the ongoing war with President Donald Trump. The deadly barrage comes amid heightened tensions and a controversial U.S. proposal to take control of the devastated enclave, raising fears of further escalation.

The strikes targeted multiple sites across Gaza, officials said. Residential areas bore the brunt, with heavy civilian casualties reported.

Netanyahu’s trip aims to solidify U.S. support for Israel’s campaign. He and Trump are set to address the conflict’s next steps in Washington.

Gaza’s health ministry says over 47,000 have died since October 2023. The latest strikes add to a toll that’s drawn global condemnation.

Trump has proposed the U.S. assume “long-term ownership” of Gaza. He envisions displacing Palestinians and rebuilding it as an economic hub.

Netanyahu has not fully endorsed Trump’s plan but welcomed talks. He insists defeating Hamas remains Israel’s top priority.

Palestinian leaders have decried the strikes and U.S. proposal as disastrous. They accuse both nations of ignoring Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

The U.N. has called for an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians. Sunday’s deaths underscore the urgency, with hospitals overwhelmed.

Trump’s vision has split opinions in Israel and abroad. Some see it as a bold fix; others call it a reckless displacement scheme.

Netanyahu’s hardline coalition faces pressure to end the war. His U.S. visit may shape Israel’s strategy in Gaza’s uncertain future.

Humanitarian groups warn of famine and disease in Gaza. The strikes have displaced thousands more, deepening the crisis.

Discussions between Trump and Netanyahu could alter the conflict’s trajectory. All eyes are on their meeting as violence surges anew.