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The lack of safe drinking water and rising temperatures are causing a surge in waterborne diseases, residents are receiving far less water than they need, creating a dangerous situation, said the United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Gaza on Friday (April 12).

The UN official emphasised the urgent need for increased water supplies, especially in crowded areas.

"The weather is becoming very hot there," Jamie McGoldrick informed the reporters via video link from Jerusalem.&nbsp;

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"People are getting very less water than they are in need of, and as a result, there have been waterborne diseases due to lack of safe and clean water and the disruption of the sanitation systems."

"We have to find a way in the months ahead of how we can have a better supply of water into the areas where people are currently crowded at the moment," McGoldrick said, after making his final visit to Gaza at the end of his three-month assignment.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the critical issue of waterborne diseases in Gaza.

Contaminated water and inadequate sanitation systems put residents at risk of illnesses like cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, and hepatitis A.&nbsp;

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Since last year (mid-October), following the assault on Gaza in response to deadly attacks in southern Israel by Hamas, WHO has recorded more than 345,000 cases of diarrhoea, including more than 105,000 in children under 5.

The sole natural water source for the Gaza Strip is the Coastal Aquifer Basin, stretching from the northern Sinai Peninsula in Egypt along the eastern Mediterranean coast through Gaza and into Israel.&nbsp;

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However, its quality has significantly declined over time due to excessive pumping to meet the needs of Gaza's population, surpassing the replenishment rate from rainwater.

(With inputs from agencies)

The lack of safe drinking water and rising temperatures are causing a surge in waterborne diseases, residents are receiving far less water than they need, creating a dangerous situation, said the United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Gaza on Friday (April 12).

The lack of safe drinking water and rising temperatures are causing a surge in waterborne diseases, residents are receiving far less water than they need, creating a dangerous situation, said the United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Gaza on Friday (April 12). The UN official emphasised the urgent need for increased water supplies, especially in crowded areas. "The weather is becoming very hot there," Jamie McGoldrick informed the reporters via video link from Jerusalem. Also read: Indians advised not to travel to Iran and Israel till further notice "People are getting very less water than they are in need of, and as a result, there have been waterborne diseases due to lack of safe and clean water and the disruption of the sanitation systems." "We have to find a way in the months ahead of how we can have a better supply of water into the areas where people are currently crowded at the moment," McGoldrick said, after making his final visit to Gaza at the end of his three-month assignment. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the critical issue of waterborne diseases in Gaza. Contaminated water and inadequate sanitation systems put residents at risk of illnesses like cholera, diarrhea, dysentery, and hepatitis A. Also read: Iran to avoid 'major escalation' in retaliatory attack, Israel on 'high alert' Since last year (mid-October), following the assault on Gaza in response to deadly attacks in southern Israel by Hamas, WHO has recorded more than 345,000 cases of diarrhoea, including more than 105,000 in children under 5. The sole natural water source for the Gaza Strip is the Coastal Aquifer Basin, stretching from the northern Sinai Peninsula in Egypt along the eastern Mediterranean coast through Gaza and into Israel. Also read: US warns of major Iranian strikes on Israel, raises concerns of war However, its quality has significantly declined over time due to excessive pumping to meet the needs of Gaza's population, surpassing the replenishment rate from rainwater. (With inputs from agencies)

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel is keeping up its war in Gaza but is also preparing for scenarios in other areas. Israel has been bracing for possible Iranian retaliation for the killing of a senior General and six officers in a strike on the Iranian Embassy compound in Damascus on the 1st of April.

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Jordanian officials and experts are now claiming that Hamas is inciting its citizens against the state. Thousands of protesters have been marching for weeks calling on jordan to break ties with Israel.

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Iran is likely to launch a direct attack on Israel in the next 24 to 48 hours, as per a report.

According to a report published in The Wall Street Journal, the attack can happen within the next 24 to 48 hours.&nbsp;

As per the outlet, a person who was briefed by leaders of the Iranian regime emphasised that no final decision has been taken on the attack, however, it has been discussed.

“The strike plans are in front of the Supreme Leader and he is still weighing the political risk,” said an adviser to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

<h2>Iran to avoid 'major escalation' in retaliatory attack, Israel on 'high alert'</h2>

Meanwhile, Iran has hinted to the United States that it will respond to the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus in a way that no 'major escalation' takes place and that no hasty decisions will be taken, as reported by Reuters, citing Iranian sources.&nbsp;

This new stance of Iran comes into the limelight at a time when Tehran has been pressing for various demands, including&nbsp;a Gaza truce.&nbsp;

According to the report, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian conveyed Iran's message to Washington while visiting the Gulf Arab state of Oman - a country which has generally played the role of an intermediary between Tehran and Washington.

As reported by Reuters, a US intelligence official said that Iran has “been very clear” that its retaliation to the attack on the embassy would be “controlled” and “non-escalatory” and planned “to use regional proxies to launch a number of attacks on Israel.”

On Wednesday (April 10), Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Israel "must be punished and it shall be".

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Meanwhile, a White House spokesperson confirmed that the US had clarified to Iran about its non-involvement in the strike on the embassy.

<h2>Netanyahu says Israel preparing for all scenarios, IDF on 'high alert'</h2>

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country, apart from the Gaza war, is also preparing for other scenarios. "Whoever harms us, we will harm them. We are prepared to meet all of the security needs of the State of Israel, both defensively and offensively," Netanyahu said.

Speaking at a press conference, IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said, Israel is “on alert and highly prepared for various scenarios, and we are constantly assessing the situation."&nbsp;

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“We are ready for attack and defence using a variety of capabilities that the IDF has, and also ready with our strategic partners,” he added, as he referred to the head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), Gen. Michael Kurilla&nbsp;who reached Israel on Thursday morning (April 11) to assess&nbsp;the ongoing security challenges in the region with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi.

Various countries - including Britain, Germany and Russia - have appealed to nations in the Middle East to show restraint amid escalating tension.

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving &nbsp;Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Iran is likely to launch a direct attack on Israel in the next 24 to 48 hours, as per a report. According to a report published in The Wall Street Journal, the attack can happen within the next 24 to 48 hours.

Iran is likely to launch a direct attack on Israel in the next 24 to 48 hours, as per a report. According to a report published in The Wall Street Journal, the attack can happen within the next 24 to 48 hours. As per the outlet, a person who was briefed by leaders of the Iranian regime emphasised that no final decision has been taken on the attack, however, it has been discussed. “The strike plans are in front of the Supreme Leader and he is still weighing the political risk,” said an adviser to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran to avoid 'major escalation' in retaliatory attack, Israel on 'high alert' Meanwhile, Iran has hinted to the United States that it will respond to the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus in a way that no 'major escalation' takes place and that no hasty decisions will be taken, as reported by Reuters, citing Iranian sources. This new stance of Iran comes into the limelight at a time when Tehran has been pressing for various demands, including a Gaza truce. According to the report, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian conveyed Iran's message to Washington while visiting the Gulf Arab state of Oman - a country which has generally played the role of an intermediary between Tehran and Washington. As reported by Reuters, a US intelligence official said that Iran has “been very clear” that its retaliation to the attack on the embassy would be “controlled” and “non-escalatory” and planned “to use regional proxies to launch a number of attacks on Israel.” On Wednesday (April 10), Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Israel "must be punished and it shall be". Also Read: US warns of major Iranian strikes on Israel, raises concerns of war escalating Meanwhile, a White House spokesperson confirmed that the US had clarified to Iran about its non-involvement in the strike on the embassy. Netanyahu says Israel preparing for all scenarios, IDF on 'high alert' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country, apart from the Gaza war, is also preparing for other scenarios. "Whoever harms us, we will harm them. We are prepared to meet all of the security needs of the State of Israel, both defensively and offensively," Netanyahu said. Speaking at a press conference, IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said, Israel is “on alert and highly prepared for various scenarios, and we are constantly assessing the situation." Watch: Israel war: Hamas Says It Doesn't Have 40 Hostages for Ceasefire Deal with Israel “We are ready for attack and defence using a variety of capabilities that the IDF has, and also ready with our strategic partners,” he added, as he referred to the head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), Gen. Michael Kurilla who reached Israel on Thursday morning (April 11) to assess the ongoing security challenges in the region with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi. Various countries - including Britain, Germany and Russia - have appealed to nations in the Middle East to show restraint amid escalating tension. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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Too frightened to travel on dangerous roads that lead to their graveyards in Gaza, Palestinian Christians are lowering their loved ones into the ground in Muslim cemeteries amid the chaos of war between Israel and Hamas.

"I've been working at this cemetery for almost 10 years and this is the first time in my life," said Ihsan al-Natour, a worker at the Tal al-Sultan cemetery, where a man picked up a shrouded body and placed it inside a grave as a small child watched.

"Never have I seen a Christian being buried in a Muslim grave, but because of this war, we had no choice but to bury him here."

Since the war broke out six months ago, Israel bombardments have killed more than 33,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to figures from the Gaza health ministry. Some people have lost entire families.

Much of the coastal enclave has been turned into a wasteland, with buildings reduced to rubble and dust. Badly damaged hospitals cannot cope with the casualties, while hunger and possible famine add to the misery.

Travel along roads that could get bombed or shelled only increases the anguish for people trying to bury their dead. Israel has yet to allow residents of northern Gaza, where the Christian cemetery is located, to return home.

Al-Natour said Tal al-Sultan cemetery received the body of a Christian man named Hani Suheil Abu Dawood because it was too dangerous for his family to travel amid the siege. They were unable to say goodbye to him properly.

"So we've buried him here at the Tal al-Sultan cemetery. We don't discriminate between Muslims or Christians here. He's buried amongst Muslims and there are no signs that indicate he is Christian," he said.

Cooperation between Christians and Muslims is not unusual in Gaza.

"I have to take care of him because he is Christian. We have to protect God's creations on this earth," said al-Natour.

"He is a human being, we respect human beings and appreciate humanity and we love every person on earth. It is not in our nature as Muslims to hate humanity."

The war erupted on Oct. 7 when Hamas gunmen burst into Israel from Gaza and killed 1,200 people, according to official Israeli figures, triggering the Israeli assault.

The cemetery is likely to receive many more people as the Palestinian death toll rises every day.

Too frightened to travel on dangerous roads that lead to their graveyards in Gaza, Palestinian Christians are lowering their loved ones into the ground in Muslim cemeteries amid the chaos of war between Israel and Hamas.

Too frightened to travel on dangerous roads that lead to their graveyards in Gaza, Palestinian Christians are lowering their loved ones into the ground in Muslim cemeteries amid the chaos of war between Israel and Hamas. "I've been working at this cemetery for almost 10 years and this is the first time in my life," said Ihsan al-Natour, a worker at the Tal al-Sultan cemetery, where a man picked up a shrouded body and placed it inside a grave as a small child watched. "Never have I seen a Christian being buried in a Muslim grave, but because of this war, we had no choice but to bury him here." Since the war broke out six months ago, Israel bombardments have killed more than 33,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to figures from the Gaza health ministry. Some people have lost entire families. Much of the coastal enclave has been turned into a wasteland, with buildings reduced to rubble and dust. Badly damaged hospitals cannot cope with the casualties, while hunger and possible famine add to the misery. Travel along roads that could get bombed or shelled only increases the anguish for people trying to bury their dead. Israel has yet to allow residents of northern Gaza, where the Christian cemetery is located, to return home. Al-Natour said Tal al-Sultan cemetery received the body of a Christian man named Hani Suheil Abu Dawood because it was too dangerous for his family to travel amid the siege. They were unable to say goodbye to him properly. "So we've buried him here at the Tal al-Sultan cemetery. We don't discriminate between Muslims or Christians here. He's buried amongst Muslims and there are no signs that indicate he is Christian," he said. Cooperation between Christians and Muslims is not unusual in Gaza. "I have to take care of him because he is Christian. We have to protect God's creations on this earth," said al-Natour. "He is a human being, we respect human beings and appreciate humanity and we love every person on earth. It is not in our nature as Muslims to hate humanity." The war erupted on Oct. 7 when Hamas gunmen burst into Israel from Gaza and killed 1,200 people, according to official Israeli figures, triggering the Israeli assault. The cemetery is likely to receive many more people as the Palestinian death toll rises every day.

Chaos of Gaza war forces Christians to bury dead in Muslim cemeteries

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A drone footage of Gaza shows the scale of destruction in the Palestinian enclave since the beginning of the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas. The video shows how the once lively and vibrant Gaza has turned into a wasteland of rubble and twisted steel after more than six months of Israeli bombardment.&nbsp;

<h2>Watch: Before and after drone footage</h2>

Before the war, Palestinians in Gaza would be able to stand on the balconies of their buildings and view the Mediterranean Sea.&nbsp;

However, the footage by news agency Reuters and other sources, shows how those buildings and structures have now turned into rubble. It also shows the days when, one of the most densely populated areas on Earth, would look like any other city.&nbsp;

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The war began on October 7 after the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, launched attacks in southern Israel, killed 1,200 people and dragged more than 200 hostages back to Gaza, according to Israel officials.&nbsp;

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Israel has since responded with near-constant bombardment and a ground operation in Gaza, killing at least 33,360 people and leaving 75,993 others injured, according to the recent update by the Hamas-run health ministry, on Tuesday (Apr 9).&nbsp;

<h2>No end in sight</h2>

The ongoing war crossed the six-month mark on April 7, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeating his stance saying that Israel’s military offensive will not stop until Hamas is eliminated.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, over the past few months, ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing war have largely stalled. The recent round of negotiations reportedly began over the weekend in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo.&nbsp;

At the end of the weekend, the Palestinian militant group was presented with a new proposal for ceasefire talks but it appears that it would not lead to a deal.&nbsp;

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Hamas has confirmed that it is reviewing the latest proposal but said Israel “has not responded to any of the demands of our people and our resistance”.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Israel has rejected Palestinian demands to allow hundreds of thousands of Gazans back to the enclave’s north. The Hamas proposal also includes the complete withdrawal of Israeli military ground forces from the strip.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

A drone footage of Gaza shows the scale of destruction in the Palestinian enclave since the beginning of the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas. The video shows how the once lively and vibrant Gaza has turned into a wasteland of rubble and twisted steel after more than six months of Israeli bombardment.

A drone footage of Gaza shows the scale of destruction in the Palestinian enclave since the beginning of the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas. The video shows how the once lively and vibrant Gaza has turned into a wasteland of rubble and twisted steel after more than six months of Israeli bombardment. Watch: Before and after drone footage Before the war, Palestinians in Gaza would be able to stand on the balconies of their buildings and view the Mediterranean Sea. However, the footage by news agency Reuters and other sources, shows how those buildings and structures have now turned into rubble. It also shows the days when, one of the most densely populated areas on Earth, would look like any other city. Drone footage of Gaza over the six months of warfare between Israel and Hamas shows how the once-vibrant Palestinian enclave has been transformed into a vast wasteland https://t.co/XREmnoaWrT pic.twitter.com/73VwVK9THR — Reuters (@Reuters) April 8, 2024 × The war began on October 7 after the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, launched attacks in southern Israel, killed 1,200 people and dragged more than 200 hostages back to Gaza, according to Israel officials. Also Read | Israel to buy 40,000 tents for evacuating Palestinians from Rafah before launching ground offensive: Report Israel has since responded with near-constant bombardment and a ground operation in Gaza, killing at least 33,360 people and leaving 75,993 others injured, according to the recent update by the Hamas-run health ministry, on Tuesday (Apr 9). No end in sight The ongoing war crossed the six-month mark on April 7, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeating his stance saying that Israel’s military offensive will not stop until Hamas is eliminated. Meanwhile, over the past few months, ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing war have largely stalled. The recent round of negotiations reportedly began over the weekend in the Egyptian capital city of Cairo. At the end of the weekend, the Palestinian militant group was presented with a new proposal for ceasefire talks but it appears that it would not lead to a deal. Also Read | Brazil: Amazon tribe faces full-blown epidemic as 80% members show flu-like symptoms Hamas has confirmed that it is reviewing the latest proposal but said Israel “has not responded to any of the demands of our people and our resistance”. Meanwhile, Israel has rejected Palestinian demands to allow hundreds of thousands of Gazans back to the enclave’s north. The Hamas proposal also includes the complete withdrawal of Israeli military ground forces from the strip. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Video: Before and after drone footage shows destruction of Gaza more than six months into Israel-Hamas war

Germany denied accusations on Tuesday that it was aiding genocide in Gaza by selling Israel arms in a suit to the top U.N. court by Nicaragua reflecting mounting legal action in support of Palestinians.

Germany has been one of Israel's staunchest allies since the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas militants and retaliatory offensive. It is one of its biggest military suppliers, sending 326.5 million euros ($353.70 million) in equipment and weapons in 2023, according to Economy Ministry data.

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Germany and other Western nations have faced street protests, various legal cases, and accusations of hypocrisy from campaign groups who say Israel has killed too many Palestinian civilians in its six-month assault.

But Tania von Uslar-Gleichen, legal adviser for the German Foreign Ministry, told the International Court of Justice, or World Court, that Nicaragua's case was rushed, based on flimsy evidence and should be thrown out for lack of jurisdiction.

Arms exports were scrutinised for adherence to international law, she said.

"Germany is doing its utmost to live up to its responsibility vis-a-vis both the Israeli and the Palestinian people," she added, with Germany the largest individual donor of humanitarian aid to Palestinians.

Von Uslar-Gleichen said Israel's security was a priority for Germany given the history of the Nazi decimation of Jews. "Germany has learned from its past, a past that includes the responsibility for one of the most horrific crimes in human history, the Shoah," she said, using the Hebrew word.

A lawyer for Germany, Christian Tams, told the court that since Oct. 7, 98% of arms exports to Israel were general equipment like vests, helmets and binoculars. And of four cases where war weapons exports were approved, he said, three concerned arms unsuitable for use in combat and meant for training.

NICARAGUA AND SOUTH AFRICA PRESSURE ISRAEL

Lawyers for Nicaragua have asked the ICJ to order Germany to halt arms sales to Israel and resume funding of U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA.

They argued Berlin has violated the 1948 Genocide Convention and international law by supplying Israel while aware there was a risk of genocide.

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After Tuesday's hearing, Nicaraguan ambassador Carlos Arguello told journalists that the case at this preliminary stage did not hinge on the amount of Germany's military aid but simply its existence.

The Islamist group's Oct. 7 attacks killed 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies. More than 33,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's Gaza offensive since then, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run enclave.

An ICJ ruling on Nicaragua's requested emergency measures is expected in weeks. A final judgement on the merits of the case usually takes years and the court has no power to enforce it.

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In January, in response to an accusation from South Africa, the ICJ ruled that claims Israel violated some rights guaranteed under the genocide convention were plausible and called for a halt to halt any potential acts of genocide.

Israel says its war is against Hamas, not civilians.

Germany denied accusations on Tuesday that it was aiding genocide in Gaza by selling Israel arms in a suit to the top U.N. court by Nicaragua reflecting mounting legal action in support of Palestinians.

Germany denied accusations on Tuesday that it was aiding genocide in Gaza by selling Israel arms in a suit to the top U.N. court by Nicaragua reflecting mounting legal action in support of Palestinians. Germany has been one of Israel's staunchest allies since the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas militants and retaliatory offensive. It is one of its biggest military suppliers, sending 326.5 million euros ($353.70 million) in equipment and weapons in 2023, according to Economy Ministry data. Also read: Israel to target Iran’s nuclear sites in response to Tehran’s potential attack Germany and other Western nations have faced street protests, various legal cases, and accusations of hypocrisy from campaign groups who say Israel has killed too many Palestinian civilians in its six-month assault. But Tania von Uslar-Gleichen, legal adviser for the German Foreign Ministry, told the International Court of Justice, or World Court, that Nicaragua's case was rushed, based on flimsy evidence and should be thrown out for lack of jurisdiction. Arms exports were scrutinised for adherence to international law, she said. "Germany is doing its utmost to live up to its responsibility vis-a-vis both the Israeli and the Palestinian people," she added, with Germany the largest individual donor of humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Von Uslar-Gleichen said Israel's security was a priority for Germany given the history of the Nazi decimation of Jews. "Germany has learned from its past, a past that includes the responsibility for one of the most horrific crimes in human history, the Shoah," she said, using the Hebrew word. A lawyer for Germany, Christian Tams, told the court that since Oct. 7, 98% of arms exports to Israel were general equipment like vests, helmets and binoculars. And of four cases where war weapons exports were approved, he said, three concerned arms unsuitable for use in combat and meant for training. NICARAGUA AND SOUTH AFRICA PRESSURE ISRAEL Lawyers for Nicaragua have asked the ICJ to order Germany to halt arms sales to Israel and resume funding of U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA. They argued Berlin has violated the 1948 Genocide Convention and international law by supplying Israel while aware there was a risk of genocide. Also read: Israel kills senior Hezbollah commander in strike on southern Lebanon After Tuesday's hearing, Nicaraguan ambassador Carlos Arguello told journalists that the case at this preliminary stage did not hinge on the amount of Germany's military aid but simply its existence. The Islamist group's Oct. 7 attacks killed 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies. More than 33,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's Gaza offensive since then, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run enclave. An ICJ ruling on Nicaragua's requested emergency measures is expected in weeks. A final judgement on the merits of the case usually takes years and the court has no power to enforce it. Also read: Explained: Israeli military's use of AI tool 'Lavender' to generate kill lists In January, in response to an accusation from South Africa, the ICJ ruled that claims Israel violated some rights guaranteed under the genocide convention were plausible and called for a halt to halt any potential acts of genocide. Israel says its war is against Hamas, not civilians.

Germany denies accusation of aiding a genocide in Gaza at World Court

A Hamas official said on Monday no progress was made at a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo also attended by delegations from Israel, Qatar and the U.S., shortly after Egyptian sources said headway had been achieved on the agenda.

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