Israel-Hamas War Roundup: Syria targets, UN aid, Gaza ceasefire, fired rockets
Israeli Army strikes targets in Syria in response to rocket attacks in Golan Heights
The Israeli army declared a retaliatory attack on multiple targets in Syria following rocket strikes in the Golan Heights. Two rockets, landing in open areas near Begatha, caused no damage, according to the Israeli army. Additionally, the army reported an earlier strike on an "armed terrorist core" near the Golan Heights and the Lebanon border on Thursday evening.
UN warns humanitarian aid operations in Gaza becoming unviable amid ongoing challenges
Martin Griffiths, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, expressed concern over the viability of aid programs in Gaza. He highlighted the challenges, including the lack of safe zones and the potential risks to aid delivery, making it increasingly difficult for humanitarian operations to function effectively. The UN official emphasized the urgent need for infrastructure like hospitals and water purifiers in Gaza, as the region faces dual threats of conflict and disease, further exacerbated by the current challenges.
UN Security Council to vote on immediate ceasefire in Gaza following rare move by Secretary-General
The UN Security Council is set to convene on Friday for a crucial vote on an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The United Arab Emirates has crafted a draft resolution, slated for consideration, following UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' unprecedented activation of Article 99 of the UN Charter. This rare move signals the gravity of the situation and allows the Secretary-General to bring critical issues threatening international peace and security to the Council's attention. This marks the fifth attempt to garner Council support for a unified stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict, with previous drafts facing rejection.
Rockets fired from Gaza target Sderot in Israel, Iron Dome intercepts threats
Sderot, a town in Israel, faced a rocket attack from Gaza, with two missiles intercepted and destroyed by the Iron Dome air defense system. Two additional rockets landed in open areas within the Sderot municipality, causing no reported casualties or damages. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region and the effectiveness of Israel's defense mechanisms in responding to such threats.
