Colombia’s president promises help for Gaza in talks with Egypt’s el-Sisi
Gustavo Petro has pledged to support reconstruction efforts in Gaza, saying the South American nation wants to help with prosthetics for injured Palestinian children and adults.
In a social media post after talks in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the Colombian president also thanked Egypt for its role in Gaza mediation efforts.
“We will help Egypt and the mediating countries, including the United States, in the effort to achieve peace in Palestine,” Petro said.
Dialogo con el presidente de Egipto en El Cairo, Abdelfatah Al Sisi, sobre:
1. La participación de Colombia con su fuerza pública y sus recursos en la reconstrucción de Gaza. Queremos que Colombia ayude a través de su estado y su sociedad con prótesis para extremidades de… pic.twitter.com/jTwyuTg21q
— Gustavo Petro (@petrogustavo) October 31, 2025
Estonian FM calls for ‘significant pressure’ on Israel to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has condemned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as “truly catastrophic”, adding that “significant pressure must be applied on Israel”.
During a joint news conference following his meeting with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Ankara, Tsahkna thanked Turkiye for its efforts regarding the situation in Gaza.
Tsahkna reiterated that Estonia continues delivering humanitarian assistance to Gaza through the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) and other organisations.
He added that to sustain peace efforts in Gaza, other countries must also continue to apply pressure.
Tulkarem governor calls on international community to hold Israel accountable for aggression
Tulkarem Governor Abdullah Kmeil says Israel’s decision to extend its violent raids in the Tulkarem and Nur Shams refugee camps in the occupied West Bank until January 31 reflects a disregard for international law, Wafa reported.
According to a statement, Kmeil said that the extension of the operation only prolongs crimes against residents of the camps that have endured forced displacement.
The governor called on the international community and human rights organisations to stop Israel from continuing its attacks in the governorate and its camp, and to hold them accountable for their ongoing assaults.
Heavy Israeli tank fire, artillery shelling east of Khan Younis
We’re getting reports that the Israeli army is carrying out demolition operations along with artillery shelling and heavy tank fire east of Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.
