The Guardian
The Guardian view on Israel and Gaza: a nightmare that does not end
Politics
Conflict escalating, with deteriorating situation in West Bank and fears of war between Israel and Hezbollah; no end to the "nightmare" in sight.
2024-09-13 05:50:08
Africa
Agriculture
Economy
Gaza's Dire Humanitarian and Economic Crisis
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The recent UN report paints a grim picture of the Gaza Strip, highlighting the severe economic and humanitarian crisis exacerbated by ongoing Israeli military operations. The conflict has decimated 96% of Gaza’s agricultural assets, crippling food production and worsening food insecurity. Rebuilding efforts are expected to cost tens of billions and take decades to complete. The war has claimed over 41,000 lives, with an additional 95,000 injured, and left 22,500 in need of rehabilitation measures. The WHO is facilitating the transfer of nearly 100 patients from Gaza for treatment abroad, underscoring the dire medical situation.
The economic downturn has led to increasing poverty, with the situation in the West Bank deteriorating as well. President Biden and Vice President Harris have criticized the deadly incidents in the West Bank, demonstrating international concern over the escalating conflict. UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the developments in Gaza as
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Al Jazeera
UN warns of ‘staggering’ economic devastation in Gaza, occupied West Bank
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Economy
UN report: 96% of Gaza's agricultural assets decimated, crippling food production and worsening food insecurity; rebuilding Gaza could cost tens of billions and take decades.
Al Jazeera
Deadly Israeli attack on UN-run school-turned-shelter sparks global outrage
Politics
The deadly Israeli strike on the al-Jaouni UN-run school-turned-shelter in Nuseirat, Gaza killed over a dozen Palestinians, including six UNRWA workers, sparking global outrage. UN, EU, and WHO condemned the attack. Israel claimed the school was a "legitimate target" used by Hamas, but UNRWA denied this. Israeli spokesman Mencer made this claim without evidence. UNRWA head Lazzarini said at least 220 of its staff had been killed in the war. UN chief Guterres called the strike "totally unaccept..
New York Times - Middle East
U.N. and Britain Denounce Israeli Attack in Gaza That Killed U.N. Workers
Politics
Israel struck U.N. school in Gaza 5 times, killing 18 Gazans including 6 UNRWA employees; Israel claims school was Hamas command center housing 12,000 displaced people; Britain, Qatar condemn attack, call for cease-fire; Israel claims 9 Hamas militants, including 3 UNRWA employees, were killed.
Tagesschau - Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Asien
Angriff im Gazastreifen Kritik an Israel nach Tod von UN-Helfern
Politik
Angriff Israels auf UN-Gebäude im Gazastreifen tötet 18 Menschen, darunter 6 UNRWA-Mitarbeiter. Kritik aus Deutschland, USA und von UN-Generalsekretär Guterres, der Verletzung humanitären Rechts beklagt. Israelischer UN-Botschafter Danon wirft Guterres Verzerrung der Realität vor. US-Außenminister Blinken mahnt Israel zum Schutz humanitärer Standorte, macht aber auch Hamas mitverantwortlich. EU-Chefdiplomat Borrell zeigt sich empört über Missachtung des Schutzes von Zivilisten. Laut Zivilschutz..
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UNO-Bericht: Wirtschaft im Gazastreifen liegt in Trümmern
Politik
Wirtschaft
Der UNO-Bericht zeigt, dass die israelischen Militäreinsätze im Gazastreifen und im Westjordanland zu verheerenden Wirtschaftseinbrüchen und zunehmender Armut geführt haben. Außerdem gab es einen israelischen Drohnenangriff in Syrien mit zwei Toten sowie einen Luftangriff auf eine Schule im Flüchtlingslager Nuseirat, bei dem 14 Menschen starben.
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