Israel's genocidal war on Gaza — now in its 389th day — has killed at least 43,061 people and wounded more than 101,223, with another 10,000 feared buried under debris. In Lebanon, Israel has killed 2,710 people since October last year.Wounded Palestinian baby brought to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital for treatment after the Israeli army's attacks on the Nuseirat refugee camp in Deir al-Balah, Gaza on October 28, 2024.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield urged a change to the Israeli policy of punishing Palestinian people with hunger as she spoke during a session on the Middle East at the Security Council. The deal to buy the ammunition conflicted with the Spanish government’s recent claim that it has suspended all arms trade with Israel since October 7, 2023.- Starvation, arbitrary detention, abductions & torture are legal when Israel commits
In a statement, UNIFIL said a rocket hit its headquarters in Naqoura, setting a vehicle workshop on fire. “Any injured person who reaches the hospital dies due to lack of resources,” Hussam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, told Anadolu Agency. "The international community cannot stand silent in the face of this disregard for its international institutions," he added.An official from the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, banned by Israel this week, said the organisation was"irreplaceable" as its network helps sustain the people of war-ravaged Gaza.
Four more Israeli soldiers were killed in northern Gaza, the military said as army forces continue a deadly offensive on the blockaded area. The list of the targeted towns include Tayr Harfa, Jebbayn, El Qaser El Ahmar, Jbal El Botm, Zebqine, Chihine, Houmayri, Kharayeb, Ansar, Al-Matariyyah, Aadloun, Majdal Zoun, Chamaa, Abou Chach, Alama Al-Shaab, and Naqoura., citing unnamed officials, said the ceasefire negotiations “have made a breakthrough and are in advanced stages.”
"Israel has passed two laws banning cooperation with UNRWA, seeking to limit its presence in Israel and the OPT," the Foreign Ministry said on X.The Israeli army detected the launch of three drones from Yemen and Lebanon amid growing regional tensions over its deadly offensive on Gaza. 1057 GMT — Qatar says it will work with Biden administration until 'last minute' for Gaza ceasefire deal
People on social media were sharing disturbing photos and videos of bodies still being pulled out of the bombed building, wrapped in blankets and quilts.US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant reviewed Israel’s military aggressions and discussed opportunities for regional de-escalation, the Pentagon said.
“This is a serious decision that will severely impact civilian Palestinians. People who are suffering and living in deep need will be pushed even closer to the brink.” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned earlier that the humanitarian situation in war-torn Gaza “is simply unacceptable.” “The legislation approved by the Knesset sets a very serious precedent for the work of the United Nations and all organizations of the multilateral system,” they said.
The meeting underscored the urgent need for a ceasefire in Lebanon and the importance of protecting civilian lives and essential infrastructure, according to a statement by 10 Downing Street.