A fragile truce in Israel's war on Gaza continues, entering its 13th day as violence escalates in the West Bank. Former President Trump insists on relocating Palestinians from Gaza, despite strong opposition from Egypt and Jordan. Four American doctors returning from Gaza paint a grim picture of the dire conditions there. Meanwhile, the Israeli army faces criticism for repeated ceasefire violations in Lebanon.
A fragile truce in Israel 's devastating war on Gaza , which has reportedly claimed the lives of over 47,460 Palestinians, entered its 13th day as tensions escalated in the West Bank. Adding to the gravity of the situation, former US President Donald Trump reiterated his controversial proposal to forcibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan, despite the vehement rejection of this plan by both nations.
Four American medical doctors who recently returned from Gaza delivered harrowing accounts of the dire conditions they encountered, highlighting a dire shortage of essential medical supplies and equipment. Speaking at a press conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York, they shared their firsthand experiences treating patients in Gaza City. Dr. Thaer Ahmad, an emergency room physician from Chicago, poignantly stated, 'We have normalized the killing of healthcare workers. This is not just a problem in Gaza, it is a problem worldwide.' Meanwhile, the Israeli army has been accused of escalating violence in Lebanon. Reports indicate that the Israeli military has committed 15 new ceasefire violations in Lebanon on Thursday. This brings the total number of breaches since the agreement came into force 66 days ago to 823, according to data compiled by various news agencies. The latest violations were concentrated in areas like Marjayoun, Bint Jbeil, Hasbaya in Nabatieh Governorate in southern Lebanon and Tyre district in the South Governorate. Adding to the political complexities, a senior delegation from the Palestinian group Hamas, led by Mohammed Darwish, the head of its Shura Council, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Doha, Qatar. The meeting focused on key developments related to the Gaza ceasefire agreement, prisoner exchanges, and Israel's attempts to hinder the reconstruction process. Separate incidents in the West Bank further highlight the ongoing conflict. Two Palestinian children were shot and wounded by Israeli forces in Al-Khader, south of Bethlehem. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that Israeli troops opened fire on the two children near the Bakoush area, resulting in injuries to their feet. They were subsequently transported to Al-Yamama hospital in Al-Khader for treatment. Israeli forces also stormed the Al-Bawaba area of Al-Khader, deploying tear gas and stun grenades, causing several civilians to suffer from suffocation due to gas inhalation, according to WAFA.The continued violence and displacement have sparked international condemnation, with calls for a lasting ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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