Hey everyone 👋 Big news from Gaza!
The Israeli military has opened a temporary escape corridor via Salah al-Din Street, letting civilians leave Gaza City for 48 hours starting Wednesday at noon. This follows intense pre-dawn bombardment and a major ground push aimed at weakening Hamas in the city.
Meanwhile, a UN fact-finding mission accused Israel of "genocide"—meaning it believes actions could amount to mass killing or cultural destruction. Israel strongly rejects these claims and has demanded the inquiry be shut down.
Amid this, the European Union is considering targeted trade sanctions on Israel. In simple terms, that could mean tariffs, restrictions, or bans on certain goods to pressure all sides toward de-escalation.
On the ground, over 350,000 people have fled south, but many Palestinians say there's nowhere safe to go and are reluctant to leave their homes. Hamas calls the assault ethnic cleansing, while Israel says the new corridor shows its efforts to protect civilians.
What’s next? 🤔 Keep an eye on unfolding developments as global powers weigh in. We'll keep you updated with the latest here.
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Israel opens Gaza route; EU proposes Israeli trade sanctions
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