🔥 The Israel-Palestine conflict has reached a grim milestone as fighting in Gaza enters its 22nd day, with over 8,400 reported casualties. The UN issued an urgent call Friday for 'uninterrupted' humanitarian aid to address catastrophic conditions in the besieged territory, where shortages of food, water, and medicine have left millions struggling to survive.
💔 Human Toll Rises: Casualty figures continue to climb as Israeli airstrikes and ground operations intensify. Hospitals in Gaza are operating at limited capacity, with doctors reporting 'apocalyptic' scenes. Meanwhile, rocket fire from Palestinian armed groups persists across southern Israel.
🌍 Global Response: UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned the Security Council that the crisis risks 'spilling over' regionally. Protests have erupted worldwide, from London to Jakarta, as global leaders push for de-escalation. The US and Egypt are mediating talks for temporary ceasefires to allow aid delivery.
📉 Humanitarian Nightmare: Gaza’s 2.3 million residents face unprecedented challenges: 60% of homes are damaged, clean water reserves are nearly depleted, and fuel shortages threaten to shutdown critical infrastructure. 'This isn’t just a war zone – it’s becoming uninhabitable,' said one UN relief worker.
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Live: Latest developments in Palestine-Israel conflict, Day 22
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