Beirut. More than a hundred dead were left by the day of Israeli bombings on Gaza and Lebanon, while in Syria the death toll after the attack on Palmyra rose to 92, a day after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an order of arrest against Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his former Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, for war crimes and crimes against humanity. However, Gazans have little hope that Netanyahu can be arrested. In this context, health authorities in the area warned that the hospitals that are still operating in the enclave will probably stop operating within 48 hours, or will begin to reduce their activities due to lack of fuel.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared deeply worried
for the situation of 80 patients and staff at the Kamal Adwan hospital, one of the only two partially functioning in the north of the strip, attacked several times and which was hit again yesterday by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in a bombing that damaged the generator and the water tank, reported the director of the organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
I have lost my entire family, 10 people, and I am the only one left
Belal declared in a room at Al Ahli hospital. The Israeli authorities stated that they had eliminated five Hamas terrorists
.
The humanitarian coordinator of the United Nations (UN) in Gaza, Muhannad Hadi, added that the delivery of food, water, fuel and medical supplies is paralyzed. The Gazan population considers that the arrest warrants issued by the ICC against Israeli leaders are an international recognition of the difficult situation in the enclave, but they do not believe that they have any impact.
Meanwhile, in Lebanon, a series of attacks against Baalbek, in the east, and Nabatiye, in the south, as well as in the southern suburbs of Beirut, left more than 60 dead in a single day and the bombings continued this morning. The attacks have left a total of 44,56 dead in Gaza, while in Beirut the toll rises to 3,645.
According to the IDF, these actions seek destroy Hezbollah weapons manufacturing and storage sites
what They were placed by Hezbollah itself at the heart of civilian life
using Lebanese citizens as a shield
.
Meanwhile, in Syria, more than 90 people have died due to Tel Aviv’s attack on the historic city of Palmyra this week, evaluated by the UN as the deadliest in many years.
At the close of this edition, at least three large explosions were reported in the capital of Lebanon after a day of Israeli bombings against the south of the city, journalists from the AFP agency reported.
More volunteers killed
On the other hand, United Nations agencies have recorded a record number of deaths among humanitarian workers in the Middle East this year.
At least 280 health workers, rescuers and volunteers in humanitarian services were killed during 2024; Of them, 230 died in Lebanon, where medical facilities and ambulances were the target of 187 Israeli attacks; 70 percent occurred in the last three months, reported Abdinasir Abubakar, WHO representative in Beirut.
In contrast, throughout 2023, 280 aid workers lost their lives in 33 countries, according to data from the UN Office for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
In Gaza, more than 320 humanitarian volunteers have been killed since the start of the war, most of them in the line of fire
and most were members of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).
Humanitarian aid workers They are working bravely and selflessly in places like Gaza, Sudan, Lebanon, Ukraine and others. They show the best that humanity has to offer, and in return they are being killed in record numbers
said Jens Laerke, OCHA spokesperson.
In this scenario, members of the Israeli army general staff assured that Hamas is still firmly entrenched as the ruling authority in Gaza and expressed doubts that it could be overthrown, according to a publication in the Israel newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth. Officials have claimed that civilian control of the Palestinian group has weakened but remains unchallenged and that the enclave’s population is unwilling to turn against Hamas.
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**How significant is the impact of the ICC arrest warrants on the Israeli government’s stance towards a ceasefire or negotiated settlement with Hamas, considering the domestic political implications?**
## World Today News Interview: Crisis in the Middle East
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. Today, we delve into the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, exploring the human cost of the recent Israeli offensive in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. We’re joined by two distinguished guests:
* **Dr. Sarah Al-Amin:** A political analyst specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, with a focus on humanitarian crises.
* **Mr. David Cohen:** A retired IDF colonel and military analyst, providing insights into the military strategies and objectives.
Today’s conversation will be deeply unsettling, shedding light on the dire situation and the complexities surrounding this conflict.
**Section 1: Devastating Toll and Humanitarian Crisis**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Al-Amin, the article paints a deeply disturbing picture of the loss of life and the collapsing healthcare system in Gaza.
What are your thoughts on the disproportionate impact on civilians and the effectiveness of international efforts to provide aid?
* **Dr. Al-Amin:**
*(Answers)*
* **Interviewer:**
Mr. Cohen, the Israeli Defense Forces say their actions are targeting Hamas infrastructure and aim to minimize civilian casualties. How do you respond to the claims of disproportionate force and the attacks on hospitals and ambulances?
* **Mr. Cohen:**
*(Answers)*
**Section 2: The ICC Arrest Warrants and International Response**
* **Interviewer:** The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants against Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity. How significant is this development, and what implications does it have for the ongoing conflict and future peace prospects?
Dr. Al-Amin?
* **Dr. Al-Amin:**
*(Answers)*
* **Interviewer:**
Mr. Cohen, what are your thoughts on the ICC warrants and the potential impact on Israel’s military strategy and international standing?
* **Mr. Cohen:**
*(Answers)*
**Section 3: The Humanitarian Workers Crisis**
* **Interviewer:** The article highlights the alarming number of humanitarian workers killed in the conflict. Dr. Al-Amin, what are the challenges facing aid organizations in delivering essential services under these dire circumstances?
* **Dr. Al-Amin:**
*(Answers)*
* **Interviewer:**
Mr. Cohen, how do you propose to best protect aid workers and civilians caught in the crossfire?
* **Mr. Cohen:**
*(Answers)*
**Section 4:Looking Ahead**
* **Interviewer:** Both of you have presented valuable perspectives on this complex situation. As we look ahead, what are the potential paths towards de-escalation and lasting peace in the region?
Dr. Al-Amin, your thoughts?
* **Dr. Al-Amin:**
*(Answers)*
* **Interviewer:** And Mr. Cohen, where do you see this conflict heading in the near future? What frameworks or initiatives might offer a glimmer of hope?
* **Mr. Cohen:**
*(Answers)*
**Conclusion:**
Thank you, Dr. Al-Amin and Mr. Cohen, for your insightful analysis. This has been a difficult but essential discussion. The tragedy unfolding in the Middle East demands our attention and compels us to seek
solutions that prioritize human life and dignity. We hope this interview has shed some light on the complexities of the situation and encouraged meaningful dialog.
