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A Ryanair flight landed at Manchester with only six minutes of fuel remaining, raising concerns about fuel planning and operational safety, especially given Ryanair's history of minimal fuel reserves and multiple diversions. An investigation is expected to examine whether procedures and decision-making contributed to this hazardous situation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining adequate fuel reserves to prevent accidents.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a recording of a phone call in which a Gazan medical official acknowledged that Hamas stores fuel reserves directly under Gaza City's Shifa Hospital. Israeli officials planned to present this evidence to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his visit to Israel. Israel has refused to allow fuel into Gaza, citing concerns that it could be used by Hamas for terrorist activities. The IDF has accused Hamas of stealing and hoarding fuel intended for hospitals and humanitarian use. Meanwhile, the IDF announced that five soldiers were killed in the Gaza Strip, bringing the military death toll to 24. Israeli troops continue their push into Gaza City, targeting Hamas strongholds and infrastructure.
The IDF released a recording of a call with a Gaza health official who confirmed that Hamas is hoarding massive fuel reserves, estimated to be between half a million and a million liters, under Shifa Hospital. The official admitted that Hamas controls the energy and fuel resources in the Gaza Strip and uses them for terrorist activities. Israel maintains its stance of not providing fuel to Gaza, as it believes Hamas would appropriate it for terrorism. The recording also revealed that Hamas uses hospitals as hiding places for weapons and supplies, taking advantage of the fact that Israel won't strike them.
Severe weather and panic buying have led to a gas shortage in South Florida, with over 55% of gas stations in Miami/Fort Lauderdale and over 34% of gas stations in West Palm Beach without fuel. The shortage in Port Everglades, where only nine of 12 gas terminals were working as of Thursday morning, is causing strain on the Fort Lauderdale region. Additional gas reserves are being sent to address the issue, and the American Automobile Association estimates that it will take about a week for the issue to clear up.