The war in Gaza leaves more than 55 thousand Palestinians dead according to authorities

The chilling figures reveal the human cost of a conflict that gives no respite.

Publicado 11 junio, 2025 el 11 de junio a las 09:48 | 3 mins reading |2,989 vistas | por Ana Rodríguez

Gaza under fire: when numbers hurt more than memes

If you thought your week was bad, imagine living in Deir al-Balah, where the Gaza Ministry of Health has just released a fact that takes your mood even if you just saw the latest TikTok viral: more than 55,000 Palestinians have died in this geopolitical “game” between Israel and Hamas that is now in its 20th month. Yes, almost two years of a war where the only thing that seems to win is chaos.

Numbers that don’t add up (and it’s not because of bad math)

The Gaza authorities, with that bureaucratic precision that gives chills, do not distinguish between combatants and civilians in their count. But here is the detail that hurts: more than half of the deceased are women and children. In other words, the population that should be worried about whether the price of avocado has gone up, not about whether a missile falls on them while they are making dinner.

And meanwhile, the world continues to discuss whether the Instagram algorithm is broken or if the last episode of that series that everyone watches has a predictable plot twist. Priorities, right?

To put it in perspective: 55,000 lives is equivalent to filling a football stadium… and no one celebrating a goal. It’s like they wiped an entire town off the map just to prove a geopolitical point that, frankly, no one understands anymore.

The harsh reality behind the headlines

While some fight over whether lattes should contain cinnamon, in Gaza people survive amid rubble, with collapsed hospitals and a humanitarian crisis that would make even the most stoic of influencers cry. But hey, at least we have viral debates about whether flared jeans are coming back or not. #Blessed.

The irony is that, in the age of overinformation, this conflict seems to be diluted between social network notifications and ephemeral trends. As if a like on a solidarity post was enough to clear consciences. Spoiler: it is not.

Now what? Share this not to earn karma on networks, but so that someone, somewhere, remembers that there are crises that cannot be resolved with a “prayers” sticker. Explore more stories that matter (and not just the ones the algorithm forces on you).

#GazaIsNotAHashtag | #ConsciousnessInsteadOfLikes

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Avalanche in China leaves 21 dead and dozens rescued

Authorities confirm 21 victims after an avalanche in Gansu province.

Publicado 6 hours ago el 8 de julio a las 01:19 | 1 min reading

Avalanche in northwest China: 21 dead

The death toll from a landslide in Longnan, Gansu province, rose to 21 people, according to the official Xinhua agency. The incident occurred on Tuesday minutes before 7 a.m., when an avalanche buried 33 people in the municipality of Nanhe.

Rescue operations concluded early Wednesday morning. State television CCTV reported that all the trapped people were located: 21 dead, seven slightly injured and five unharmed.

Without determined cause

So far, authorities have not specified the origin of the slide. Images broadcast by CCTV show excavators and rescue teams working on mounds of earth under clear skies.

The event occurred in a mountainous region prone to this type of phenomena. Emergency teams acted immediately to care for those affected.

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Attacks on oil tankers raise tension in the Strait of Hormuz

Three ships were attacked in the strategic passage. There are no injuries.

Publicado 6 hours ago el 8 de julio a las 00:58 | 2 mins reading

Incidents in the Strait of Hormuz

Three oil tankers were attacked this Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important routes for global hydrocarbon trade, according to the British Army. The events raise regional tension and put maritime traffic at risk in that passage that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

The British Maritime Trade Operations Agency detailed that one of the ships, which was transporting liquefied natural gas off the coast of Oman, caught fire after being hit by a projectile. Two other ships were also hit, one of them by a drone. The authorities reported only material damage and confirmed that there were no injuries.

Iranian state television claimed that the gas ship was attacked after ignoring warnings about the shipping route, although Tehran did not officially claim responsibility. For its part, Qatar condemned the attack against one of its oil tankers and held Iran legally responsible, considering that the action violates international law and the safety of navigation.

The attacks occur as the United States seeks to resume negotiations with Iran to normalize transit through the strait, limit Iran’s nuclear program and reach an agreement to end the regional conflict. However, talks remain suspended during the funeral ceremonies for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died at the start of the war.

The Strait of Hormuz concentrates under normal conditions about 20% of the oil and natural gas sold in the world. The new incidents revive fears of a military escalation that could affect international markets and stability in the Middle East.

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Trump lifts sanctions on Türkiye and reopens F-35 option

Announcement at NATO summit paves the way for Ankara's return to the fighter program.

Publicado 7 hours ago el 8 de julio a las 00:32 | 2 mins reading

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, announced the lifting of sanctions imposed on Türkiye for the purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system. The decision, communicated during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, paves the way for that country to rejoin the F-35 fighter aircraft program, from which it was excluded in 2019.

Trump assured that his administration is already working on removing the restrictions and that the possible sale of the fighters to Türkiye “is something that we will certainly consider.” Both leaders highlighted the good bilateral relationship and agreed to strengthen cooperation between their nations.

Announcement at the NATO summit

The announcement occurred within the framework of the NATO summit, where the alliance presented new defense projects worth billions of dollars. These include the acquisition of GlobalEye surveillance aircraft and new Triton drones. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that these investments seek to strengthen military capabilities and respond to current security challenges.

International reactions

Türkiye’s possible rejoining of the F-35 program generated reactions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Washington not to authorize the sale of these aircraft to Ankara. He believes that it could alter the military balance in the Middle East, amid bilateral tensions over the war in Gaza.

For his part, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took advantage of the summit to reiterate his request to join NATO and highlighted the military experience acquired by his country during the conflict with Russia. The alliance also discussed strengthening European defense and increasing the production of military equipment to address security risks in the region.