Skip next section Situation deteriorating in northern Gaza, says UNRWA chief
10/09/2024October 9, 2024
Situation deteriorating in northern Gaza, says UNRWA chief
The head of the said on Wednesday that the situation is dire in northern Gaza with at least in the region.
UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini said on social media platform X that Israel’s evacuation orders “forcing people to flee again are again, especially from Jabalia Camp.”
Jabalia, in , is the largest refugee camp for Palestinians in Gaza.
Lazzarini said many are refusing to leave, knowing there is no safe place in Gaza.
In his post, he added that UNRWA shelters and services are closing, some for the first time since the war began. This is impacting a polio vaccination campaign for children and also contributing to rising food shortages, he said.
Meanwhile, Israel pressed on with raids on the Jabalia refugee camp on the fifth day.
According to Palestinian officials in the Hamas-run Health Ministry, at least 18 people were killed in overnight military strikes on Gaza.
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Skip next section German journalist held in Lebanon after Nasrallah’s assassination
10/09/2024October 9, 2024
German journalist held in Lebanon after Nasrallah’s assassination
German war reporter and the deputy editor of the daily Bild, Paul Ronzheimer, was held for questioning in Beirut a day after killing of , Ronzheimer and the newspaper said.
Suspected military intelligence operatives detained Ronzheimer and his team from their hotel, interrogating them while handcuffed and blindfolded, according to the Bild report.
Ronzheimer was released later that evening after the Embassy intervened.
The journalist remained in Lebanon covering the that killed Nasrallah and its fallout.
Bild released details about his detention only after he left Lebanon.
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Skip next section Biden to hold conversation with Netanyahu over Iran retaliation
10/09/2024October 9, 2024
Biden to hold conversation with Netanyahu over Iran retaliation
US President will hold a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister over Israel’s reaction to the , US outlet Axios reported.
The two leaders will talk for the first time after two tense months, Axios reported, citing three unnamed US officials.
The call aims to “try and shape the limitations of the Israeli retaliation.” Officials told Axios the Israeli response was expected to be significant.
Netanyahu wants to keep Biden in the loop once a decision on the Israeli response is made.
Biden and Netanyahu are also expected to discuss
On Tuesday, the Pentagon announced a scheduled with Israeli media reporting that Netanyahu had wanted to speak to Biden first.
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Skip next section German police dissolve pro-Palestine camp ahead of Thunberg visit
10/09/2024October 9, 2024
German police dissolve pro-Palestine camp ahead of Thunberg visit
Police in the western German city of Dortmund have dismantled a pro-Palestinian protest camp. The news came after Swedish climate activist said she would visit on Tuesday.
According to Dortmund police, the decision was taken due to concerns that Thunberg was “potentially violent.” There is concern that Thunberg’s participation in the demonstration could have resulted in more people attending it than originally permitted.
The camp, which had been in place for months, was dismantled peacefully, with seven protesters present, police said. Thunberg did not show up.
This comes after a pro-Palestinian saw bottles being thrown at police and journalists being attacked, with Thunberg being present at the protest.
In recent months, and accused of genocide.
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Skip next section UK’s Lammy to press for deescalation during Middle East visit
10/09/2024October 9, 2024
UK’s Lammy to press for deescalation during Middle East visit
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he will “” during his upcoming visit to the Middle East.
Lammy will hold talks with leaders in Bahrain and Jordan, as well as meeting UK soldiers currently stationed in the region.
“I am pleased to be back in the region to meet with our key partners in Bahrain and Jordan,” Lammy said ahead of his trip.
“We must not waver at this critical period to achieve cease-fires in and Lebanon, to get more desperately needed aid into Gaza, and secure the release of all hostages.”
Since his previous visit in mid-August, tensions in the region have escalated significantly, with Israel’s ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon being underway and shooting missiles at for the second time in the past six months earlier in October.
ftm/rmt (AP, AFP, DPA, Reuters)
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