Scores of people were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza on Monday, including dozens waiting for food aid and dozens more at a cafe, as momentum built behind a ceasefire push for the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.
Israeli forces killed at least 22 people and wounded 20 others, many while attempting to get desperately needed food aid in southern Gaza on Monday, according to witnesses, hospitals, and Gaza's Health Ministry.
Gaza's rescue service reported that another Israeli strike killed 21 people at a seafront rest area where witnesses said people had gathered for refreshments and internet access.
Key mediator Qatar said Monday that "momentum" had been created by the Iran-Israel ceasefire.
"We won't hold our breath for this to happen today and tomorrow, but we believe that the elements are in place to push forward towards restarting the talks," foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari told journalists.