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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 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.
Despite international calls for a cessation of hostilities, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to launch an attack on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, regardless of whether a ceasefire agreement is reached.
Cameron Jones, a lead organizer at Columbia University for the Jewish Voice for Peace activist group, spoke exclusively to the media, highlighting the groundswell of support seeking the resignation of the university's leadership.
According to eyewitness accounts, at least 17 people have been gunned down by Israeli forces in the vicinity of the health facility, adding to the mounting casualties in the besieged region.
Amidst ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants, reports have emerged of continued infiltration by Palestinian fighters into previously cleared areas in northern Gaza.
At least eight individuals, including three children, were tragically killed in Israeli attacks targeting residential homes in Rafah. The distressing news was reported earlier this morning by the Palestinian state news agency Wafa.
The situation in Gaza remains precarious, with the population facing severe hardships exacerbated by years of conflict and blockade. HRW's condemnation underscores the urgent need for international solidarity and support to address the humanitarian needs of Palestinians in Gaza and uphold their basic rights.
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