UN Sounds Alarm: Gaza Hospitals Face Deadly Fuel Shortage in 24 Hours
The United Nations has issued a grim warning: thousands of patients in Gaza’s hospitals could die if fuel runs out within the next 24 hours. The situation in Gaza is spiralling, with critical shortages of water, food, power, and medicines pushing the population to the brink.
Israeli Troops Poised for Ground Offensive
With Israeli troops massing on Gaza’s border, a major ground offensive against Hamas is looming. Israel has ordered 1.1 million Palestinians in northern Gaza to move south. Hundreds of thousands have already fled, doubling the population of Khan Younis overnight.
Middle East “On the Verge of the Abyss”, UN Warns
The UN has expressed deep concern about the escalating crisis. More than 2,450 people have been killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, with around 1,000 reported missing. The UN is pleading with Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the blockaded region, warning of a disaster unfolding.
Border Chaos and Diplomatic Outcry
- The US Embassy in Israel has issued a security alert, urging travellers to move closer to the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, expected to open Monday at 9 am local time.
- Some Palestinian Americans hoping to cross have already travelled to Rafah, despite uncertainty.
- Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi slammed the forced displacement of Palestinians to Egypt as “unacceptable” and called for measures to keep Gazans safe at home.
- Safadi condemned the killing of civilians on both sides and criticised the denial of basic necessities like food and water in Gaza, questioning why these aren’t treated as war crimes.
- He warned the conflict could spiral across the region and called for urgent diplomatic action to prevent further bloodshed.
The West Bank, Gaza, and surrounding areas now face a humanitarian catastrophe, with millions caught in the crossfire as tensions reach breaking point.
