As tensions mount over Israel’s military operations in Gaza, protests erupted in Washington DC and London, with demonstrators demanding immediate policy changes. In the US capital, a sit-in at a congressional office building resulted in multiple arrests, while in London, activists blockaded the Foreign Office, calling for an end to UK arms exports to Israel.
Meanwhile, the conflict’s toll continues to rise, with Palestinian health officials reporting over 39,000 casualties since the onset of hostilities. In Gaza’s Khan Younis, doctors struggle in overwhelmed hospitals, pleading for medical supplies amidst sustained Israeli airstrikes and ground operations.
International efforts to address the crisis have seen Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service activated in a Gaza hospital, facilitated by cooperation between the UAE, Israel, and humanitarian initiatives. Amidst diplomatic maneuvers, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington has sparked both condemnation and calls for a ceasefire, highlighting global divisions over the ongoing conflict.
As the situation unfolds, global reactions underscore the profound humanitarian impact and geopolitical ramifications of the Israel-Gaza crisis.
