Stay updated with the latest news and articles about gaza.
Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat stated that the trade halt will continue until Israel allows an uninterrupted and sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Addressing the media in Istanbul while announcing April trade figures, Bolat emphasized that Israel's uncompromising attitude and the deteriorating situation in Gaza prompted Turkey to take this decisive step.
According to the UNDP, if the war continues, economic output in the occupied Palestinian territories could shrink by one-third in 2024 compared to pre-war projections.
The U.S. Defense Secretary stated no indications of Hamas planning an attack on U.S. troops. Approximately 1,000 U.S. troops aid in building a Gaza pier.
The report highlights the extensive damage caused by the conflict, with at least 370,000 housing units in Gaza damaged, including 79,000 completely destroyed. UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner emphasized the dire situation, stating that "every additional day that this war continues is exacting huge and compounding costs to Gazans and all Palestinians."
The United Nations Development Programme's initial estimates for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip surpass $30 billion and could reach up to $40 billion
The stark figures underscore the grave dangers faced by those striving to bring the realities on the ground to light – since the outbreak of the conflict, a staggering 141 journalists have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, with over 70 others wounded.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has also raised concerns over the impact of the conflict on healthcare facilities and medical workers in Gaza. According to WHO data, 443 attacks on healthcare facilities or medical personnel have been recorded since the start of the war, resulting in 723 deaths and 924 injuries.
Herzog urged Israel's "allies and friends" to reject efforts to use the ICC against Israel, emphasizing the potential consequences of such actions.
Netanyahu's statement, made less than a day before Blinken's crucial meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister in Jerusalem, indicated his determination to proceed with an operation in Rafah, regardless of the status of a ceasefire agreement.
Speaking alongside Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Blinken stated, "There can be no delays, no excuses," underscoring the gravity of the situation and the imperative for swift action.
Showing 280 of 356 articles