Protesters in Germany display images of Palestinian children killed in Gaza
Palestine solidarity protesters in the German city of Mainz pushed strollers displaying pictures of Palestinian children killed in Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza.
Ten children lose a limb daily in Gaza
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini and the Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi have held a joint news conference in Amman.
Here are some of Lazzarini’s comments:
- At least 10 children lose a limb every day in Gaza due to the continuing aggression.
- Nearly 17,000 children are no longer accompanied by their families.
- What is happening in Gaza is a flagrant violation of international law and must be investigated.
- Half of the UN agency’s schools in Gaza have been bombed even though Israeli forces have the coordinates that are known by everyone.
- More than 600,000 students in Gaza live amid the destruction without any education.
- More than half of UNRWA’s facilities in Gaza have been destroyed.
- Those responsible for the attacks on the agency in an attempt to dismantle it and end its role in Gaza must be held accountable.
- There will be an event in September to raise resources for the agency after a number of donors halted funding.
Israel’s Zikim beach to reopen for first time since October 7
Zikim Beach is set to reopen to the Israeli public for the first time since October 7, Israel’s Channel 13 reports.
Some Palestinian fighters entered Israel through the beach, which sits just 3km (1.8 miles) from the war-torn Gaza Strip, during the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel, killing 19 people.
The beach incurred significant damage during the attack and Israeli authorities have carried out renovations, including building a bomb shelter. Some 20 Israeli soldiers will be permanently stationed at the beach when it reopens on August 1, according to Channel 13, and it will only be open during the day.
The barrier with northern Gaza, as seen from Zikim Beach in Israel
You can watch the smoke plumes, of children getting blown to bits, rising over Gaza while enjoying a day at the beach. Sick nation.
