Hey everyone, here’s a quick update on a developing story. Israeli leader Netanyahu announced that Israel will take control of the entire Gaza region as the situation on the ground intensifies. This news comes while aid trucks, including those carrying baby food, are beginning to enter the area after more than two months of a total blockade. 🚨
Global organizations are sounding the alarm. The World Health Organization warned that over two million people in Gaza are at risk of starvation. In southern Gaza, near Khan Younis, the military has issued an evacuation call ahead of what it described as an unprecedented attack, following the latest ground operations against Hamas militants.
Tragically, recent strikes have resulted in over 50 casualties in a short span, while reports indicate more than 53,000 people have lost their lives since the conflict escalated—many of them civilians. 💔 The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has voiced serious concerns, describing the actions as defiant of international law and warning of a humanitarian catastrophe.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pointed out that tonnes of food remain blocked just minutes away from reaching those in desperate need, further elevating the risk of famine in Gaza. As the conflict unfolds, this story serves as a stark reminder of the human toll of war and the urgent need for humanitarian access.
Stay tuned for more updates as this situation continues to develop, and let’s keep the conversation going about the importance of protecting human lives during these challenging times.
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Netanyahu says Israel will control Gaza as aid trucks prepare to enter
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