The ongoing conflict in Gaza escalated on Thursday as Israeli airstrikes and gunfire resulted in the deaths of at least 57 Palestinians, according to local health officials. This surge in violence coincides with US President Donald Trump's proposal aimed at ending the near-two-year-long war, though it has yet to gain full favor from key stakeholders, including Hamas. While Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed the proposal, critics argue it disproportionately favors Israeli interests and ignores Palestinian demands for statehood, casting doubt over any quick resolution to the enduring crisis.