More than 90 people, including 20 children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Gaza. This attack came after the Israeli parliament outlawed the UN aid agency in Gaza, which could further worsen the humanitarian crisis in the region. The airstrike targeted a building in Beit Lahia, resulting in the death of 93 people, injuries to dozens, and missing individuals. The nearby hospital was unable to treat the wounded due to a dayslong siege by Israeli forces.
The Israeli military’s assault on Gaza has resulted in over 43,000 deaths, with this recent attack being the deadliest in months. The UNRWA ban passed by the Israeli parliament is seen as a move to further restrict aid to Palestinians, with the agency being a crucial provider of food, water, and medical supplies to the 2 million people in Gaza. This ban has drawn criticism from international allies of Israel, including the US, which provides significant military aid to the country annually.
The head of UNRWA called the ban “collective punishment” for Palestinians, accusing Israel of violating international law. The US, along with other countries, expressed deep concern over the legislation, stating that it would severely hamper the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with calls for the international community to intervene and prevent further loss of life and suffering in the region.
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