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His comments came as the UN upwardly revised the toll of Palestinian casualties, now estimating that at least 35,857 people have been killed in Gaza by Israeli air strikes and shelling since the war began last fall. An additional 80,293 Palestinians have been wounded, according to the grim statistics.
“We demand its implementation. Also the ceasefire, the release of the hostages, and humanitarian access. The suffering of Gazans and the violence must end,” Albares stated, urging immediate action to alleviate the humanitarian crisis.
An array of prominent independent Russian news sites, TV channels, and commentators have portrayed the conflict in stark, black-and-white terms - framing it as a battle of good against evil, with Israel depicted as the virtuous, civilized party battling against barbaric Palestinian militants.
The ambitious strategy under consideration would see Washington appointing a high-level American civilian adviser to work closely with a largely Palestinian military force overseeing post-war efforts in Gaza.
The heightened military activity has been condemned by international figures, including UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini, who described the situation in the West Bank as a “second war.” Lazzarini highlighted the severe impact on Palestinian communities, citing increased “separation, isolation, and movement restrictions.”
Katz stated that the measure was a direct response to Spain's recognition of Palestinian statehood earlier this week. He emphasized that this decision would "sever the connection" between Spain's diplomatic representation in Israel and the Palestinian population
The highly anticipated decision comes after tense hearings last week, during which South Africa urged the ICJ to order an immediate cessation of Israel's offensive in Gaza, with a particular focus on the city of Rafah, where more than one million displaced Palestinians have sought refuge from the intense bombardment.
The latest incident adds to a growing toll of violence in the West Bank since October 7. During this period, Israeli forces and settlers have killed at least 512 Palestinians and injured nearly 5,000, underscoring the escalating tensions and frequent clashes in the region.
The Malaysian PM met with Hamas leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Khaled Meshaal in Qatar last week, a move that has drawn criticism from some quarters.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the primary provider of aid to Palestinians in Gaza, announced on Thursday that food distribution in the southern city of Rafah has been suspended due to a lack of supplies and insecurity caused by the Israeli offensive.
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