A multi-day polio vaccination campaign has started in Gaza to inoculate children and prevent the spread of the virus amidst Israel’s military offensives in the region. The campaign aims to reach 640,000 Palestinian children and comes after the first polio case in 25 years was discovered in Gaza.
Tragic events unfold as the bodies of six hostages, including an American-Israeli and a Russian-Israeli, are recovered in Gaza, sparking mourning and protests. Families of the hostages blame the Israeli government for failing to secure a deal that could have saved their loved ones. President Biden vows that Hamas leaders responsible for the deaths will face consequences.
Despite ongoing violence and death tolls rising, efforts continue to restore peace in the region. International leaders call for a ceasefire and work towards negotiating an end to the conflict. However, tensions remain high as Hamas militants are killed in Israeli military operations in the West Bank.
The WHO delivers polio vaccines to Gaza amid calls for humanitarian pauses in the fighting to allow for vaccination efforts. Humanitarian concerns are raised as the conflict escalates, with fears of a broader regional war in the Middle East. The EU considers sanctions on Israeli ministers for inciting violence and hate messages against Palestinians.
The situation in Gaza remains volatile as families mourn the loss of hostages and strive for a resolution to the ongoing conflict. International efforts are ongoing to address the humanitarian crisis and bring an end to the violence.
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