Live Coverage: Conflict in Gaza, Clashes with Occupation, and Birns Extends Doha Stay
Occupation Forces Invade Tulkarm, US Floating Harbor Raises Questions
Humanitarian Aid or Other Purposes? Sudanese Refugees Struggle for Sustenance in Al-Qadarif
Gaza Conflict Updates: Fierce clashes have erupted between Palestinian resistance fighters and the Israeli occupation forces in various parts of the besieged Gaza Strip. The violence escalated after Israeli airstrikes targeted several locations, resulting in Palestinian casualties. Amidst the ongoing conflict, US Special Envoy W. Scott Birns has extended his stay in Doha, raising speculation about potential diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.
Tulkarm Invasion: Israeli occupation forces have raided and taken control of the Palestinian city of Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank. The invasion has been met with strong resistance from Palestinian residents, who have staged protests and thrown stones at the occupying troops. Human rights organizations have condemned the Israeli aggression, calling for an immediate end to the invasion and the protection of Palestinian civilians.
US Floating Port: The United States has deployed a floating seaport off the coast of Gaza, raising questions about its intended purpose. While some argue that the port is necessary for delivering humanitarian aid to the beleaguered population, others suspect that it may be used for military or other strategic objectives. The United Nations has called for clarity on the port's intended use and its potential impact on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Sudanese Refugees' Plight: In Al-Qadarif, Sudan, thousands of Sudanese refugees face immense challenges in accessing food and medicine. The refugees have fled conflict and violence in neighboring Ethiopia and now live in squalid camps in Sudan. The lack of basic necessities, including clean water and sanitation, has led to outbreaks of disease and malnutrition. The international community has been urged to provide urgent assistance to these vulnerable refugees.
US Urges Hamas, Warns Netanyahu: The United States has urged Hamas to accept the proposed prisoner exchange deal with Israel. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against launching a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Such an invasion, it has been argued, could further escalate the conflict and cause unnecessary bloodshed. The US has called for a diplomatic solution to the crisis and an end to the violence in Gaza.
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