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SvennoJ on 11 August 2025
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WHO chief warns against Israel’s expanded military operations in Gaza

Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that “Israel’s plan to expand military operations in Gaza is deeply worrying, given the already dire humanitarian and health situation across the Strip.”

He said further military escalation “could put more children at risk due to malnutrition and lack of access to health care”.

“We repeat our call for immediate, unimpeded and scaled-up access to food and health aid, for release of hostages, and for a permanent ceasefire,” he added on X.

It comes as Benjamin Netanyahu defends his plan to seize Gaza City, despite international fears that it would exacerbate the humanitarian situation and lead to further displacement.


UNRWA calls for action to prevent starvation in Gaza

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, says “children in Gaza are dying from starvation and bombardments.

“Entire families, neighbourhoods, and a generation are being wiped out,” UNRWA added in a post on social media.

“Inaction and silence are complicity. It’s time for statements to turn into action and for an immediate ceasefire,” the UN agency added.

At least 217 people have died from starvation in the Gaza Strip, as Israel’s punishing siege continues.

Seven arrested in latest West Bank raids: Report

Israeli forces have carried out a wave of overnight raids and arrests in the occupied West Bank, according to the Wafa news agency. They apprehended:

  • One person from Hebron city
  • Two 16-year-old boys in the town of Beit Ummar
  • Four people, including three women, from the village of Baqat al-Hatab, near Qalqilya

They also stormed the Balata refugee camp and raided several homes, without carrying out arrests, according to Wafa.