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The civil defence agency warns that hundreds of injured Palestinians may lose their lives as fuel shortages threaten to bring rescue efforts to a complete halt. Israeli forces have exacerbated the crisis by targeting and destroying heavy equipment used to recover victims from the rubble.
The annual Remembrance Day, known in Hebrew as Yom Hazikaron, is one of the most significant days in Israel's national calendar. This year, President Herzog marked the auspicious day with his speech and condolences.
Israel's opening of a new crossing into northern Gaza offers hope for improved humanitarian access amidst ongoing tensions. While a positive step, challenges remain in addressing the root causes of the conflict and achieving lasting peace in the region.
"A ceasefire will only be the start," Guterres stated, acknowledging the immense challenges that lie ahead. "It will be a long road back from the devastation and trauma of this war."
The violence has been widespread, with Israeli attacks claiming the lives of at least 27 Palestinians overnight, including several children in southern Rafah. Among the victims were pediatric surgeon Muhammad Nimr Qazaat, 72, and his son Youssef, 33, who were killed in central Deir el-Balah.
The French Foreign Ministry strongly condemns Israel's military operation in Rafah, urging an immediate ceasefire and reopening of border crossings for humanitarian aid. France denounces settler attacks on aid shipments, emphasizing civilian protection
UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backs Palestinian bid for full membership, urging Security Council to reconsider, despite potential U.S. veto.
As the situation escalates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a defiant tone, asserting that Israel will fight alone "with our fingernails" if necessary. This statement appears to be a direct response to the United States' warning that it would halt weapon supplies to Israel if it launched a full-scale invasion into Rafah.
In a desperate appeal, the ministry stated, "The wounded and sick suffer a slow death because there is no treatment and supplies, and there is no possibility for them to travel." The situation has become so dire that Gaza's only dialysis centre has been forced to close its doors.
Israeli forces carried out mass arrests overnight, detaining 97 Palestinians during raids across the West Bank governorates of Bethlehem, Ramallah, Hebron, Jenin, Nablus, Salfit and Jerusalem.
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