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Israeli fire kills at least 18 in Gaza, and US envoy visits hostage family protest

GAZA STRIP, AUG 2 – At least 18 Palestinians, including eight food seekers, were killed in Israeli strikes amid worsening famine and aid restrictions, while U.S. envoy met hostage families urging release efforts.

  • Israeli airstrikes and gunfire resulted in the deaths of at least 18 Palestinians, with health officials confirming 36 others were wounded.
  • Seven Palestinians died from malnutrition-related causes in Gaza, increasing total child deaths from malnutrition to 93 since the war started, as reported by the Gaza Health Ministry.
  • Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, visited Gaza and expressed commitment to finding ways to free hostages after ceasing ceasefire talks in Qatar.
  • Hostage families protested in Tel Aviv, urging the Israeli government to negotiate a deal to end the war and retrieve hostages.
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Haaretz broke the news in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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