The UN warns that half the population of Gaza is starving and nine out of ten people there can’t eat every day - as Israeli bombardment of the territory continues

A hospital boss in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, says his team has “lost control” over the numbers of dead and wounded arriving at the facility

The city is surrounded by Israeli tanks on two sides; the Israeli military says it’s fighting from house to house

The death of an Israeli hostage - Sahar Baruch, 25 - has been confirmed by his kibbutz and a hostages’ group, following reports of a failed Israeli rescue operation

On Friday, the US blocked a resolution at the UN Security Council calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, arguing this would be dangerous and unrealistic

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    11 months ago

    Finally found it.

    release of all hostages, as well as ensuring humanitarian access.

    Means that both are guaranteed to happen. But only one party is part of the UN and bound to the decision.

    That is the reason for the veto IMO.

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      11 months ago

      Finally found it.

      I would hope so, it’s literally the 2nd paragraph 🤣

      Means that both are guaranteed to happen. But only one party is part of the UN and bound to the decision.

      That’s why it’s the security council. They could actually enforce it. But it’s a shame getting the hostages out in exchange for stopping the mass murder is not enough motivation.