Gaza airstrikes/ UN ceasefire resolution/ Gaza humanitarian crisis/ Israel-Hamas war/ Middle East updates/ DEIR AL-BALAH/ Gaza Strip/ Newslooks/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Israeli airstrikes killed at least 28 people, including seven children, in Gaza on Thursday, according to Palestinian health officials. The strikes came hours after the UN General Assembly called for an immediate ceasefire. The conflict, which began in October 2023, has claimed over 44,800 Palestinian lives and caused widespread devastation in Gaza.
Middle East Update Quick Looks
- Gaza Strikes: Israeli airstrikes killed 28 people, including children and aid workers.
- UN Ceasefire Resolution: The General Assembly demanded an immediate halt to hostilities.
- Paraguay Embassy: Reopened in Jerusalem, marking a diplomatic win for Israel.
- Blinken’s Visit: US Secretary of State focused on Gaza and Syria’s transition.
- Humanitarian Crisis: Gaza faces severe shortages, with experts warning of famine.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 28 in Gaza as UN Calls for Ceasefire
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Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza
Palestinian health officials reported that Israeli airstrikes killed at least 28 people, including seven children, in Gaza on Thursday. One strike flattened a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp, while others targeted aid workers coordinating humanitarian deliveries. The attacks followed the UN General Assembly’s resolution urging an immediate ceasefire.
The war, which began on October 7, 2023, after Hamas militants launched a deadly attack on Israel, has plunged Gaza into a humanitarian crisis. Israel’s offensive has killed more than 44,800 Palestinians, including thousands of women and children, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
UN Demands Ceasefire
On Wednesday, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved resolutions calling for a ceasefire and supporting the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. The votes reflect global sentiment but are not legally binding. Israel and the United States were among the few nations opposing the resolutions.
Paraguay Reopens Embassy in Jerusalem
Paraguay’s reopening of its embassy in Jerusalem on Thursday marked a diplomatic win for Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the move, which aligns Paraguay with a small group of nations recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
US Diplomacy in the Region
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken continued his Middle East tour with stops in Jordan and Turkey, addressing the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Syria. Blinken emphasized the need for Syria’s new leadership to respect human rights and prevent extremist resurgence.
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The war has displaced 90% of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million and left the territory reliant on international aid. Israel has accused Hamas of diverting humanitarian supplies, while UN agencies blame Israeli restrictions for hampering aid delivery.
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