By Austin Ogwuda with Agency report Latest updates from Gaza:
Hospitals in Gaza have warned that they would need to shut down if they don’t receive more fuel, other supplies — such as water, medicine and food — also continue to run low.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees previously noted it would be unable to carry out aid operations after Wednesday night if it does not receive fuel supplies necessary for transport, water desalination and running medical equipment.
The Israel Defense Forces insist that fuel is present in Gaza but that Hamas is monopolizing it.
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres warned overnight that the situation is “growing more dire by the hour” in the Middle East and urged respect for civilian lives as the conflict unfolds.
Israel’s representative to the U.N. has called for the resignation of Guterres, following his remarks on the Israel-Hamas conflict and action in Gaza.
In response, Guterres said he was “shocked by the misinterpretations” of his address made before the U.N. Security Council.
In a televised address, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again said that Israel is preparing for a ground invasion of Gaza but provided no other details about timing.
U.S. President Joe Biden reiterated that the U.S. is working to secure the release of all hostages being held by Hamas.
Speaking at the White House, he also said there must be a “two-state solution” to the conflict in Israel and Gaza.Biden reiterates U.S. effort to secure the release of all hostages held by Hamas.
U.S. President Joe Biden addressed a joint press conference with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 25, 2023.
President Joe Biden said his administration is working with regional partners to secure the release of all the hostages being held by Hamas.“We’re also working around the clock together with our partners in the region to secure the release of hostages,” Biden told reporters at the White House.
Biden said the U.S. is also working on the safe passage of foreign nationals who are trapped in Gaza.“Not just Americans but Australians and a whole range of people are trapped in Gaza,” Biden said, alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanes.
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