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In a devastating escalation of the Gaza conflict, Israeli airstrikes have claimed 48 Palestinian lives and injured 201 others in 24 hours, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. Among the casualties were 21 individuals in al-Mawasi, a designated “safe zone.” Witnesses reported the horrific consequences, with many women and children suffering fatal burns and injuries in the strikes. The violence also spread into southern Lebanon, where Israeli military forces targeted locations such as Majdal Zoun, a site they identified as a launch point for attacks. Despite previous reports of a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, the strikes have continued, further exacerbating the already volatile situation in the region. Since the conflict’s escalation on October 7, 2023, Gaza has been heavily impacted, with the Ministry of Health reporting more than 44,000 deaths and over 100,000 injuries. On the Israeli side, 1,139 people were killed during the initial Hamas-led attacks, and more than 200 individuals remain in captivity. Lebanon has also borne a significant toll, with 4,047 deaths and 16,638 injuries reported due to Israeli airstrikes. The ongoing crisis has drawn widespread international condemnation, with calls for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to the affected areas. The humanitarian situation continues to worsen as regional tensions remain high, with neighboring countries and international organizations struggling to mediate peace in the face of escalating violence. As the conflict deepens, the urgency for a peaceful resolution grows, but with no clear path forward, the region faces further instability. The situation in Gaza, Lebanon, and Israel has reached a breaking point, demanding increased global attention and intervention. For more on this developing story, visit Swifteradio.com https://lnkd.in/gq2SPPkA #swifteradio 

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🚨 Alarming facts from Oxfam's #WaterWarCrimes Report! 🚨 Swipe through our carousel to uncover the harsh realities detailed in "Water War Crimes: How Israel has weaponised water in its military campaign in Gaza." 💧 People in Gaza survive on just 4.74 litres of water per day, far below the emergency minimum of 15 litres. 🚰 68% of all water and sanitation infrastructure in Gaza is significantly damaged by Israel, with 88% of the damage in Gaza City alone. This report highlights the dire water crisis and health emergencies facing Gaza due to Israel's actions. It calls for urgent international intervention to uphold #WaterJustice and protect #HumanRights. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/efp6AzVm #CeasefireNOW #OpenUpGaza

🌊When nature and things of the 💧everyday are manufactured into weapons of mass destruction. 📢A chilling read and powerful research. Please do take a moment to dive into this report from some of my amazing colleagues. Please share with your networks. 🍉"The systematic nature of these actions has created conditions unsuitable for life in Gaza... This report presents a detailed analysis of how the Government of Israel has systematically weaponized water against the Palestinians in its latest assault on Gaza, raising grave concerns of human rights violations and breaches of international law. It highlights ongoing violations of international laws, showing how the Government of Israel has used water deprivation to dehumanize and ultimately threaten Palestinian lives since the 1993 Oslo Accords. This culminates, in a brutal fashion, in the current military operation in Gaza." 📚Full report accessible in English here: https://lnkd.in/eHVh-iz9

On the first anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7 attack, Palestinian militants in Gaza reignited hostilities by launching a significant barrage of rockets into Israel. This assault served as a painful reminder of the ongoing conflict and coincided with memorial ceremonies marking the tragic events that occurred last year, where approximately 1,200 lives were lost and 250 hostages were taken. In retaliation, the Israeli military responded with a series of airstrikes and artillery fire, targeting what they described as imminent threats posed by Hamas. According to military sources, these strikes were focused on Hamas launch sites and underground infrastructures, highlighting Israel's resolve to maintain security amid the volatile situation. The situation escalated further as Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported that an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon tragically resulted in the deaths of at least 10 firefighters. The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, with local medical officials estimating that nearly 42,000 Palestinians have been killed since the start of the conflict, causing the displacement of approximately 90% of Gaza’s population. In a powerful message of solidarity, Pope Francis addressed the anniversary, stressing the urgent need for dialogue and peace. He referred to the “fuse of hatred” ignited one year ago and called for a day of fasting and prayer for those suffering in Gaza, particularly families mourning lost children and those forcibly displaced from their homes. Commemorating this tragic day, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris condemned Hamas' actions and advocated for ceasefire agreements to alleviate the suffering of innocent civilians. Biden underscored the importance of remembering both the victims of the Oct. 7 attacks and the ongoing struggles of the Palestinian people, emphasizing the critical need to bring hostages home safely. As military operations persist in both Gaza and southern Lebanon, Israel has issued evacuation warnings to residents in various towns, compounding the humanitarian crisis in the region. These latest developments signal that the conflict remains unresolved, with tensions escalating against a backdrop of violence and tragedy. Redirection: 🔗 For full details, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gi_7_5aC #swifteradio 

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Imagine a world where civilians are starved of food & deprived of water as part of war tactics. Heartbreaking sharing of facts & on-the-ground-experiences from our teams in Gaza. Please don’t look away. Read this report & act! #WaterWarCrimesReport

🚨 WATER WAR CRIMES IN #GAZA: Our latest report finds that Israel’s cutting of external water supplies, systematic destruction of water facilities and deliberate obstruction of aid have reduced the amount of water available in Gaza by 94%.    💧 People in Gaza survive on just 4.74 litres of water daily for drinking, hygiene, and cooking—less than a single toilet flush.   🚰 Israel has destroyed 100% of all wastewater treatment plants and 70 per cent of all sewage pumps.    ❗Israeli military attacks have damaged or destroyed five water and sanitation infrastructure sites every three days since the start of the war.    🔎 Read the full report, ‘How #Israel has weaponised water in its military campaign in Gaza,’: https://lnkd.in/efp6AzVm    Join us in calling for a full ceasefire and safe, unrestricted access for humanitarian aid in Gaza: https://lnkd.in/g6aKDEBm

As a result of the Israel brutal bombing, more Palestinians martyred. As a result of Israel brutal bombing, more than 50 Palestinians have been martyred in the last 24 hours in various areas including Khan Younis. According to the report of private TV news, more than 50 Palestinians were martyred and many were injured as a result of Israel’s bombing in Jabalia, Khan Younis and Central Gaza. Israeli bombing in Khan Yunis killed one more Israeli hostage, bringing the number of hostages killed by Israel’s own bombing to 35. In the occupied West Bank, the Israeli army targeted the Shafaat refugee camp with tear gas shells. Many places were damaged by fire. Al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas have killed 14 Israeli soldiers and wounded many others in retaliation, but there is no relief for the Palestinians who are deprived of hospitals and aid. Israel also carried out airstrikes on Lebanese areas adjacent to the Syrian border, which, according to initial reports, did not cause any casualties. Hezbollah says that our camp was targeted by Israeli drone strikes in eastern Lebanon, but there were no casualties. We shot down an Israeli drone. Slovenia’s representative in the UN Security Council, Samuel Zoger, said that we voted in favor of the resolution so that the massacre of civilians in Gaza could stop. A human can face. French Ambassador Nicolas de Reverie said that the human deaths and human suffering are intolerable and Israeli operations must stop. #247updatenew #LatestUpdate #Palestine #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #War #Martyred #Bombing #Brutal #KhanYounis #Latestnews #GazaUpdate #

Every minute that passes without a ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon, and Israel puts civilians in danger. Nowhere is safe. After over one year of unimaginable violence and heartbreak, UN member states and global leaders must act now and take every possible action to end the growing humanitarian catastrophe and "the impunity that has allowed atrocities by Israeli forces against civilians to continue and escalate amid the growing catastrophe in Gaza, the West Bank and now Lebanon." All people deserve to live in peace, and the violence against civilians violates our every principle and value. The Movement for Community-led Development has joined 150+ organizations in demanding an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, hostage release, a halt to arms transfers, and de-escalation of tensions in the region. ''Failure to act now is a choice,'' the NGO statement reads, ''a choice that will fail to stop and prevent future atrocities.'' We stand in solidarity and call on all Heads of State and Governments to put an immediate end to the violence against civilians. Read the full statement in English: https://lnkd.in/e3RGfWAT The statement is also available in French: https://lnkd.in/eYMmWFw8 #CeasefireNOW #StopSendingArms

Imagine you, your young children, and elderly parent are trapped beneath relentless, Western-funded Israeli airstrikes. Choice 1: Abandon your home, your memories, and flee with only what you can carry—knowing the escape route has been repeatedly bombed. Do you risk it? Choice 2: Stay in your town, taking shelter in a house that might not stand by tomorrow, as the bombs rain down. Can you survive the night? This is not a dystopian novel or an apocalyptic movie. For those in Gaza, the West Bank, and now Lebanon, this is the reality. The intentional bombing of densely populated civilian areas, indiscriminate and without distinction, is a violation of international humanitarian law and a clear #warcrime. These actions trample on the Geneva Conventions’ principles of distinction and proportionality, which are meant to protect civilians in conflict. But today, the Geneva Conventions are repeatedly violated by Israel, often with devastating impunity, as enforcement by the international community remains at best weak and inconsistent… and at worst politically driven by racist and hegemonic oppressive powers. #StandForHumanRights #WarCrimes #EndTheViolence