Israeli forces have recovered the remains of two hostages in Gaza, including Yair Yaakov, who was killed during Hamas' Oct. 7 attack

Israel’s blockade of Gaza may have been partially lifted – and a new US-backed plan to deliver aid has begun. But there are multiple indications that the plight of Gazans is rapidly worsening.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged people not to ignore the suffering in Gaza amid Israel’s military campaign and longstanding blockade of the territory.

Pep Guardiola delivered a politically-charged speech about Gaza after receiving an honorary degree from the University of Manchester. The 54-year-old was presented with the award on Monday, marking his contribution to the city throughout his nine years at the Etihad Stadium.

Land convoy Soumoud to Break the Gaza Siege reached the Libyan city of Zaouïa, about 50km west of Tripoli, late on Tuesday afternoon. The convoy is organised by the Coordination of Joint Action for Palestine.

With much of Gaza in rubble, men, women and children were forced to hold the traditional Eid al-Adha prayers in the open air and with food supplies dwindling, families were having to make do with what they could scrape together for the three-day feast.

The war began when Hamas-led terrorists killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in the Oct. 7 attack and abducted 251 hostages. More than half the captives have been released in ceasefires or other deals. Israeli forces have rescued eight and recovered the remains of dozens more.

Now, as the presumed new Hamas commander in Gaza, Izz al-Din al-Haddad holds the fate of the hostages and, to a large extent, the entire Strip in his blood-stained hands. “He was always recognised by our people as one of the more capable commanders,” said Maj Gen Yaakov Amidror, Israel’s former national security adviser.