Gaza Conflict Sparks International Outrage and Debate

The Israeli military has claimed that a strike on the Nasser Hospital in Gaza that killed at least 20 people, including five journalists, was targeting a camera used by Hamas for surveillance. The IDF said its preliminary investigation found that troops in Khan Younis identified a camera being used to observe IDF troops and directed terrorist activities against them. The strike was described as a 'double-tap' attack, with a second missile hitting as people gathered to assess the damage. The incident has sparked outrage among journalists and media organizations, with the Foreign Press Association expressing shock and outrage over the killings. The IDF's explanation contrasts with a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who expressed regret for the 'tragic mishap' without mentioning a specific Hamas target.

A UN-backed report has declared famine in parts of Gaza, sparking a heated debate between Israel and the UN. Israel has pushed back against the report's findings, calling them 'an outright lie' and claiming that the report was 'tailor-made' based on 'Hamas lies.' The report, released by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), found that the Gaza Governorate is experiencing famine, with Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis in severe crisis. The IPC called for an immediate ceasefire, unconditional humanitarian access, and large-scale humanitarian assistance. The UN Secretary-General condemned Israel, stating that the situation is a 'man-made disaster' and a 'moral indictment' of humanity.

The United Nations Security Council, with the exception of the United States, has issued a joint statement declaring the famine in Gaza a 'manmade crisis'. The statement calls for an immediate ceasefire, release of hostages, and increased aid to Gaza. Meanwhile, Donald Trump held a meeting with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner to discuss the Gaza situation, including post-war plans. The famine in Gaza has been confirmed by a global hunger monitor, with 514,000 people experiencing famine, a number expected to rise to 641,000 by the end of September. Israel has dismissed the findings as false and biased.