Israel-Palestine War: UK PM Rishi Sunak Visits Israel, Egypt To Facilitate Delivery Of Aid To Gaza

Following President Joe Biden's visit, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Israel today as part of diplomatic efforts to address the escalating crisis.

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A powerful explosion struck al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday, resulting in a tragic loss of life among the individuals seeking refuge there.

According to the Health Ministry under the control of Hamas, the incident claimed the lives of hundreds of people. While Hamas has officially attributed the explosion to an Israeli airstrike, the Israeli military, on the other hand, has pointed to a rocket that was inadvertently misfired by Palestinian militants as the cause of this devastating event.

This incident highlights the ongoing conflict in the region and the severe consequences it has for civilians and essential infrastructure, including hospitals. The situation remains volatile, with differing accounts of the tragic event, leaving the international community concerned about the escalating violence in the Gaza region.

Following President Joe Biden’s visit, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Israel today as part of diplomatic efforts to address the escalating crisis. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have persisted, resulting in the tragic death of seven children when an airstrike struck their home.

The U.S. announced sanctions on Wednesday against a group of 10 Hamas members and the Palestinian militant organization’s financial network across Gaza, Sudan, Turkey, Algeria, and Qatar in response to a surprise attack on Israel that resulted in more than 1,000 casualties, including deaths and kidnappings. Leaders across the world have condemned the brutal attack and the loss of lives in the face of war. Many took to ‘X’ to share their thoughts under #PalestinianGenocide.

The White House quoted Joe Biden, stating, “I am outraged and deeply saddened by the explosion at the Al Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza, and the terrible loss of life that resulted.”

Rafah is the sole border crossing in the Gaza Strip not under Israeli control, but it has remained non-operational since the early days of the conflict in Gaza due to Israeli bombings on the Palestinian side of the border

In response to the dire humanitarian situation, both the United States and Egypt have been actively working to broker a deal with Israel to facilitate the delivery of aid to Gaza. On Wednesday, the White House confirmed that an agreement had been reached, allowing up to 20 trucks to cross into Gaza with hopes for more in the future, reported Livemint.

The majority of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents relied on aid even before the current conflict erupted on October 7th. Prior to the conflict, the United Nations reported that approximately 100 trucks daily were delivering vital humanitarian assistance to the enclave.

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Israel-Palestine War: UK PM Rishi Sunak Visits Israel, Egypt To Facilitate Delivery Of Aid To Gaza

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