Gaza latest news today
Here are the latest news updates from Gaza:
Breaking News
- Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza Strip: Israeli warplanes have carried out airstrikes on several targets in the Gaza Strip, including a Hamas military compound and a number of residential buildings. The attacks came in response to a rocket attack on southern Israel earlier in the day. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Gaza's health ministry reports 10 injured: The Gaza Health Ministry has reported that 10 people were injured in the Israeli airstrikes, including several children. The ministry has also reported that several buildings were damaged or destroyed in the attacks. (Source: Ma'an News Agency)
- Palestinian factions call for unity: Palestinian factions in Gaza have called for unity and an end to internal divisions, following a meeting between Hamas and Fatah leaders. The factions have also called for international pressure on Israel to end its blockade of the Gaza Strip. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
Recent Developments
- Gaza's economy in crisis: The Gaza Strip's economy is facing a severe crisis, with high levels of unemployment and poverty. The blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt has made it difficult for goods and people to enter and leave the territory. (Source: The New York Times)
- UNRWA warns of humanitarian crisis: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with millions of people in need of assistance. The agency has called for increased funding to support its programs in the territory. (Source: UN News)
- Gaza's electricity crisis: Gaza is facing a severe electricity crisis, with power outages lasting up to 12 hours a day. The crisis has been exacerbated by the blockade and the lack of fuel for the territory's power plants. (Source: The Guardian)
International Reaction
- EU calls for calm: The European Union has called for calm and restraint in the Gaza Strip, following the recent escalation of violence. The EU has also called for an end to the blockade and for increased international support for the Palestinian people. (Source: EU News)
- US State Department spokesperson: US State Department spokesperson Ned Price has called for an end to the violence and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Price has also emphasized the need for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (Source: US Department of State)
- UN Secretary-General: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an end to the violence and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Guterres has also emphasized the need for increased international support for the Palestinian people. (Source: UN News)
Please note that the situation in Gaza is constantly evolving, and this information may not be up to date.