International Condemnation of Israel's Gaza Actions

The UK and 27 other nations have condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, calling for an immediate end to the war and criticizing Israel's aid delivery model as 'dangerous' and 'inhumane'. The statement follows reports of over 800 Palestinians being killed while seeking aid, with Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry reporting 19 deaths from malnutrition. Israel's foreign ministry has rejected the criticism, blaming Hamas for spreading lies and undermining aid distribution. The UN has warned of a dire humanitarian crisis, with hospitals unable to provide food for patients or staff and malnutrition surging.

At least 85 Palestinians were killed while trying to reach aid in Gaza, with the largest toll in northern Gaza where 67 were killed at the Zikim crossing. Israel's military issued evacuation orders for areas of central Gaza, hampering aid distribution. The UN and aid organizations condemned the violence, and the international community called for a ceasefire.

Twenty-five nations, including the U.K., Canada, and Japan, have issued a joint statement condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, specifically the 'drip feeding of aid' and 'inhumane killing of civilians.' The statement calls for an immediate end to the war and criticizes Israel's aid distribution methods. Israel has rejected the statement, claiming it is 'disconnected from reality.' The conflict has led to significant humanitarian concerns, with over 59,000 Palestinians killed and widespread starvation. Israel has expanded its ground war in Gaza, prompting further evacuations and displacement.

The UN warns of a looming famine in Gaza, describing the situation as a 'horror show' due to soaring malnourishment and starvation. The Gaza Health Ministry reports 101 starvation deaths, including 80 children. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urges Israel to allow international journalists into Gaza. Israeli attacks continue, killing over 1,000 Palestinians since May while trying to access food. A US envoy is set to discuss finalizing a Gaza aid 'corridor'.

The article discusses the recent clashes between the Druze religious sect and other factions in Syria, particularly in the southern province surrounding the city of Sweida. The conflict began with the kidnapping and robbery of a Druze vegetable seller by members of a Bedouin tribe, leading to tit-for-tat attacks and kidnappings. The Druze, who are largely divided over the new Syrian government led by interim president Ahmad al Sharaa, have multiple militias that were originally set up to protect their communities against ISIS fighters and drug smugglers. The violence escalated with the involvement of Israel, which bombed key military installations and carried out airstrikes that killed hundreds of Syrian government troops. A fragile ceasefire has been negotiated, but the situation remains tense and could go either way.

The French news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) has called on the Israeli government to allow its freelance journalists to leave the Gaza Strip due to a worsening hunger crisis. The journalists are experiencing chronic food shortages, feeling weak, and suffering from constant headaches and dizziness, making it difficult for them to cover the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants. The situation is dire, with at least 186 journalists killed in the conflict, and the Committee to Protect Journalists warning that the international community risks losing its last independent source of reporting from inside Gaza.

The Washington Post article 'The for-profit companies behind Israeli-U.S. nonprofit Gaza aid plan' by Karen DeYoung and Cate Brown examines the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a nonprofit organization involved in distributing aid in Gaza. The article highlights the presence of armed American security contractors and raises questions about the involvement of for-profit companies in the aid plan, sparking criticism and outrage among commenters who accuse GHF of being complicit in the suffering of Palestinians.