The most recent update on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is as follows:
Israeli military attacks in central Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 100 people and injuries to 286 others within a 24-hour period, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
Over 70 percent of homes in Gaza have been destroyed by the continuing Israeli bombardment, as reported by the Government Media Office.
In the occupied West Bank, 17 Palestinians were wounded in Tulkarem and Nur Shams refugee camps during night-time raids and drone attacks.
A significant number of displaced Palestinians, with approximately 100,000 people, have fled to the far southern town of Rafah, according to the United Nations.
Egypt has rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to control the border zone between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
Syria observed casualties from air raids suspected to have been carried out by Israeli forces, with 23 Syrian fighters reported killed by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Hostilities have escalated between Israel and Iran-aligned groups in the region, with Israel trading strikes with Hezbollah. The Lebanese group claimed four attacks on Israeli territory, while at least one Hezbollah fighter was killed in Israeli strikes.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has expressed support for South Africa’s decision to file a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice due to Israel’s “indiscriminate targeting of the civilian population”.
The US administration, under President Joe Biden, has provided continued backing to Israel during the conflict, including approving a new emergency weapons sale.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels carried out multiple attacks on a container ship owned by Maersk in the Red Sea, prompting the suspension of operations by the shipping company for 48 hours.
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Cameron conveyed to Iran’s foreign minister that Tehran shares responsibility for preventing the Houthi attacks due to their longstanding support for the rebel group.
Commercial vessels targeted in the Red Sea:
The Maersk container ship was attacked by Houthi rebels, resulting in casualties and prompting the suspension of operations by the shipping company.
US helicopters responded to and fired at attacking Houthi boats, sinking three of them and causing casualties among the crew.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron emphasized Iran’s responsibility in preventing Houthi attacks due to their support for the rebel group.