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world-news2 years ago

"Live Updates: IDF Targets Hamas Operations, Blinken Embarks on Mideast Peace Mission"

The Israel-Hamas conflict has reached three months, with high civilian casualties and fears of a wider war escalating. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a Middle East mission, urging restraint and a ceasefire while visiting several countries in the region. Despite international calls for de-escalation, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to continue until Hamas is defeated and hostages are returned. Meanwhile, violent incidents in the West Bank and cyber-attacks in Lebanon add to the region's instability. Blinken's diplomatic efforts aim to address the humanitarian crisis and prevent further escalation.

via USA TODAY|
##blinkendiplomacy#ceasefireefforts
world-news2 years ago

"Blinken's Mideast Diplomacy Intensifies Amid Gaza Tensions and Regional Talks"

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East, meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Amman to discuss efforts to prevent the Gaza war from escalating. Blinken emphasized the need for Israel to minimize civilian casualties and increase humanitarian aid to Gaza. Despite calls for a ceasefire from Jordan and other Arab states, Israel has not agreed, leading the U.S. to advocate for temporary "humanitarian pauses." Blinken also visited a World Food Program warehouse in Amman, highlighting the importance of aid delivery to Gaza. The U.S. is pressing Israel to allow more supplies into the region, with the U.N. Security Council calling for an immediate increase in aid deliveries. Blinken's trip includes discussions on building durable peace and addressing the humanitarian crisis, with further visits planned to Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, the West Bank, and Egypt.

via NPR|
##antonyblinken#ceasefireefforts
world-news2 years ago

"Day 90: Rising Death Toll in Gaza Amidst Intensifying Israel-Hamas Conflict"

Gaza is facing severe devastation as Israeli military operations continue, with artillery shelling and airstrikes on residential areas, including the targeting of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society headquarters. The attacks have resulted in multiple casualties and have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, with damage to healthcare infrastructure and shortages of food. The population of 2.4 million is largely displaced, seeking refuge in shelters and makeshift camps. Despite the dire situation, Israel has indicated that the conflict, which escalated following a Hamas attack on October 7, may persist into 2024, with no successful ceasefire negotiations in sight.

via Al Jazeera English|
##ceasefireefforts#gaza
world-news2 years ago

"Israel Intensifies Gaza Offensive Amid New U.S. Arms Sales and Escalating Conflict"

Israeli airstrikes targeted refugee camps in central Gaza amid ongoing conflict, while the Biden administration approved a new emergency weapons sale to Israel, bypassing Congress due to the "urgency of Israel's defensive needs." The war has resulted in over 21,600 Palestinian deaths and massive displacement, with 85% of Gaza's population affected. International calls for a ceasefire continue, but a permanent ceasefire remains a contentious issue between Israel and Hamas. The situation is further complicated by difficulties in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, with the U.N. reporting inadequate aid and disruptions at border crossings.

via TribLIVE|
##bidenadministration#ceasefireefforts