Doctors in Gaza’s Khan Younis hospital are pleading for supplies as clashes continue in the region. More than 70 people have been killed and over 200 injured as Israeli forces launch a ground invasion in the city. Israeli tanks have advanced into the area, causing widespread destruction. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority faces a budget deficit surge of 172% due to the ongoing conflict, leading to austerity measures.
In a positive development, Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service has been activated in a Gaza hospital with the help of the UAE and Israel, providing crucial communication support. The Gulf Arab state’s foreign minister thanked Musk for supporting the hospital in the war-torn area.
Other key events include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington DC, where protests erupted over his presence. Netanyahu has met with families of hostages held by Hamas in hopes of negotiating a prisoner exchange as part of a ceasefire deal. Additionally, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will host Netanyahu at his resort in Florida, marking their first meeting since Trump’s presidency.
In a diplomatic move, leaders from Hamas, Fatah, and other Palestinian factions have agreed to form a national unity government in the future after talks in Beijing. However, tensions remain high as vandals recently targeted an Israeli-Palestinian restaurant in Berlin, causing damage and defiling the space after hosting a queer Jewish-Muslim brunch.
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