Israel Continues Bombing Gaza as US Ultimatum Deadline Nears
Gaza City, Palestine – As the November 13 deadline fora US ultimatum looms, Israel has continued its deadly airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon, escalating the ongoing conflict. The US, Israel’s primary military supporter,issued a warning on October 15, stating that it would withhold some military aid unless Israel took immediate steps to improve humanitarian aid access to Gaza within 30days.
On November 10, Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza killed at least 30 people, including 13 children, according to Gaza rescue workers. Simultaneously, an Israeli strike on the village of Al-Mat in northern Beirut, Lebanon, resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people, including 7 children, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini stated on November 10, There is a real risk of famine in northern Gaza, and it is man-made. Israel is using hunger as a weapon, depriving the people of Gaza of basic necessities, including food. The amount of goods entering Gaza is insufficient, with only about 30 trucks entering daily, which is just over 6% of the daily needs.
The US ultimatum stipulated that Israel must allow at least 350 trucks to enter Gaza daily to remain eligible for continued foreign military funding. A UN-backed report indicates that the amount of aidentering Gaza has reached its lowest point since October 2023. While the Israeli military has disputed the report’s accuracy, claiming all assessments are wrong, the report’s authors maintain their process is evidence-based and ensures rigorous, neutral analysis.
The ongoing conflict hasresulted in a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. According to UN-recognized Gaza health officials, the Israeli retaliatory actions have caused over 43,603 deaths in Gaza.
Amidst the escalating violence, a summit of Arab and Islamic leaders is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia on November 11to discuss the Israeli war on Gaza and Lebanon.
This situation presents a critical juncture in the conflict, with the US deadline approaching and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepening. The international community is watching closely to see if Israel will comply with the US demands and take steps to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.
References:
- Agence France-Presse. (2024, November 10). Israel carries out deadly strikes on Gaza and Lebanon as US deadline looms. [News article]. Retrieved from [URL of news article]
- Al Jazeera. (2024, November 10).’Real risk of famine’ in northern Gaza, UN warns. [News article]. Retrieved from [URL of news article]
- Al Jazeera. (2024, November 10). Arab leaders to hold summit on Israel-Gaza war. [News article]. Retrieved from [URL of newsarticle]
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