- The global outcry for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israeli PM and Hamas fighters in Gaza.
- Israel has increased its bombing of the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours.
- On Monday oil prices fell more than $1 as diplomatic efforts to contain a conflict.
The global outcry for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas fighters in Gaza has arisen as a result of Israel’s constant bombing of the Gaza Strip in retaliation for the Hamas attack on October 7.
Israel has severed the Palestinians’ access to food, water, and fuel to take over the enclave, leaving them struggling to survive. Videos showing Israel bombing Gaza on Sunday surfaced, and journalists covering the carnage have described it as the “worst night yet” in Gaza.
Bombardment in Gaza
Israel has increased its bombing of the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours. There have been reports of airstrikes near the Al-Shifa and Al-Quds Hospitals in Gaza as well as on the Jabalia refugee camp.
Following 24 hours of ceaseless Israeli airstrikes over Gaza, at least 400 people have reportedly died, with Palestinian media referring to this as the “heaviest bombardment” since the Hamas attack on October 7.
The world leaders of Canada, France, Germany, and Italy met with US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Following the meeting, the head of state reaffirmed support for Israel and urged Netanyahu to uphold international humanitarian law and safeguard civilians.
A wider confrontation in the oil-rich region was feared, and on Monday oil prices fell more than $1 as diplomatic efforts to contain a conflict between Israel and the Hamas fighters intensified.
As of 02:03 GMT, Brent crude futures were down 67 cents to $91.49 per barrel, after losing $1.02 to $91.14 per barrel earlier in the day, according to the Reuters news agency.
The United States, led by Joe Biden, has persisted in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. Fourteen trucks arrived in Gaza via the Rafah border crossing. UN relief chief Martin Griffiths hailed the crossing of 14 more aid trucks, utilizing supplies from the Egyptian Red Crescent and the UN, calling it a “small glimmer of hope.”
China considers the situation in Gaza to be “very serious,” citing the possibility of escalating into a large-scale ground war and the spread of armed conflicts across neighboring borders, Chinese state media reported on Monday.
Chinese state media claims that Beijing is prepared to take “any necessary steps” to advance communication, bring about a ceasefire and bring peace back to the Middle East.
11 persons have been arrested in the most recent round of investigations by the Israel Defense Forces, who have been conducting raids on the West Bank.
A spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces claims that countries that denounce Israel for war crimes are not democratic and have no right to lecture Israel about humanitarian matters, according to the Guardian.
