Israel-Hamas war, Gaza genocide

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Main events on July 30th

• Since dawn, Israeli attacks killed at least 86 people throughout Gaza despite the army claiming to be following “tactical pauses” with more than 70 aid seekers shot dead.
• Canada said it intends to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, citing the need for a two-state solution as Israel attacks Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
• Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz joined a chorus of Israeli condemnation over growing announcements of the recognition of a Palestinian state, calling the move “encouragement” for Hamas.
• Former captive Emily Damari has criticised as “deeply saddening” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement to recognise a Palestinian state.
• US special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Israel on Thursday to “discuss next steps” on the dire situation in the Gaza Strip.
• Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles said 13 sick children and their families from Gaza will be flown from Jordan to Spain for urgent medical care.
• The United Arab Emirates has begun construction on a major pipeline to carry desalinated water from Egypt to southern Gaza.
• Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said in a televised address that those demanding the group disarm are “serving the Israeli project”.

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Both Donald Trump and Keir Starmer are facing criticism for responding late on the humanitarian situation of Gaza. While Trump’s public differences with Netanyahu is not going down well even with his critics, Starmer is being accused by own party colleagues of not sticking to his promise on the recognition of Palestine. Rifat Jawaid highlights the continued biases by the BBC and some exemplary work by independent media in the US.

 

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