A day after the UN Security Council adopted a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh travelled to Iran, where he expressed gratitude for the support provided by Tehran. Celebrating the UNSC resolution, Haniyeh said that Israel had "failed to achieve any of its military or strategic goals" in Gaza.

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One of the Israeli airstrikes killed 11 people in Rafah, raising new fear among the more than a million people sheltering in the last refuge on the southern edge of the Gaza Strip that a long-threatened ground assault could be coming.

Israel War: At least 11 killed as Israel strikes Rafah

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Tragedy struck off the coast of Gaza on Tuesday, as 12&nbsp;people drowned while attempting to reach aid dropped by a plane on a beach. Palestinian health authorities reported the incident, highlighting the desperate situation faced by many amid fears of famine, which have intensified nearly six months into Israel's military campaign.

Following the bridge collapse in Baltimore harbour on Tuesday (Mar 26) caused by a massive cargo ship colliding with the structure, six workers are unaccounted for and believed to be dead.

Following the bridge collapse in Baltimore harbour on Tuesday (Mar 26) caused by a massive cargo ship colliding with the structure, six workers are unaccounted for and believed to be dead. In other news, Russia detained a man of Kyrgyzstan origin suspected of involvement in the mass shooting at a Moscow concert hall. Separately, the judge in New York presiding over Donald Trump's trial concerning alleged hush money payments to a porn star implemented a partial gag order on the former president. Click on the headlines to read more. Baltimore bridge collapse: Six missing workers presumed dead Six workers are missing and presumed dead in the aftermath of the tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore harbour on Tuesday (Mar 26) when a massive cargo ship rammed into the structure. Moscow concert hall attack: Russia detains eighth suspect amid torture concerns Russia on Tuesday (Mar 26) remanded in custody a Kyrgyzstan-born man suspected to be involved in Friday's mass shooting at a Moscow concert hall, amid concerns of torture. He is the eighth suspect to be remanded in pre-trial detention since gunmen sprayed concertgoers with bullets in the deadliest attack in Russia in two decades. US Supreme Court appears sceptical about limiting access to abortion pills The US Supreme Court appeared sceptical about limiting access to the abortion drug mifepristone during a hearing on Tuesday (Mar 26). As per reports, the top court signalled that it was unlikely to go through with such a limitation and questioned the appropriateness of challenging the drug's federal approval. US judge issues gag order against Trump in New York hush money case On Tuesday (Mar 26), the New York judge overseeing Donald Trump's trial regarding purported hush money payments to a porn star imposed a partial gag order on the former president. Judge Juan Merchan instructed Trump to refrain from publicly criticising potential witnesses, prosecutors, court personnel, their relatives, or potential jurors. Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens: 12 drown trying to reach US aid airdropped onto a beach Tragedy struck off the coast of Gaza on Tuesday, as 12 people drowned while attempting to reach aid dropped by a plane on a beach. Palestinian health authorities reported the incident, highlighting the desperate situation faced by many amid fears of famine, which have intensified nearly six months into Israel's military campaign.

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Tragedy struck off the coast of Gaza on Tuesday, as 12&nbsp;people drowned while attempting to reach aid dropped by a plane on a beach. Palestinian health authorities reported the incident, highlighting the desperate situation faced by many amid fears of famine, which have intensified nearly six months into Israel's military campaign.

<h2>Video footage shows the desperation of Gazans</h2>

As per Reuters, video footage obtained by it bears witness to the chaotic scene as crowds rushed towards crates with parachutes floating down to Beit Lahia beach in north Gaza.&nbsp;

The footage, which because of its sensitive nature has not been added to this report, shows people standing in deep water and bodies being pulled onto the sand.

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It also revealed that the aid was marked with Arabic writing over an American flag, indicating its origin.

<h2>'Why are they doing this to us?' asks one Gazan</h2>

As per Reuters, tragically, one man lost his life while attempting to procure food for his children. In the video, another man could be seen trying to revive him when a voice in the background says, "It's over".

"He swam to get food for his children and he was martyred," revealed a man standing on the beach.

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"They should deliver aid through the (overland) crossings. Why are they doing this to us?" he added.

Meanwhile, in Washington, the Pentagon revealed that three of the 18 bundles of aid airdropped into Gaza on Monday experienced parachute malfunctions and fell into the water. However, they failed to confirm whether anyone was killed in the attempt to reach the aid.

The airdrop, intended to alleviate the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, is the latest in a series of incidents involving deaths during aid delivery in the densely populated enclave. &nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Gaza's hungry civilians forced to eat wild plant with no aid relief in sight

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The incident has sparked questions about the effectiveness and safety of aid delivery methods, with aid agencies calling for increased supplies to enter Gaza through land crossings.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Israel to give an "ironclad commitment" for unfettered aid access to Gaza, describing the current situation as a "moral outrage".&nbsp;However, Israel maintains that it imposes no limits on humanitarian aid entering Gaza and blames inefficiencies in distribution on UN agencies.

(With inputs from agencies)

Tragedy struck off the coast of Gaza on Tuesday, as 12 people drowned while attempting to reach aid dropped by a plane on a beach. Palestinian health authorities reported the incident, highlighting the desperate situation faced by many amid fears of famine, which have intensified nearly six months into Israel's military campaign.

Tragedy struck off the coast of Gaza on Tuesday, as 12 people drowned while attempting to reach aid dropped by a plane on a beach. Palestinian health authorities reported the incident, highlighting the desperate situation faced by many amid fears of famine, which have intensified nearly six months into Israel's military campaign. Video footage shows the desperation of Gazans As per Reuters, video footage obtained by it bears witness to the chaotic scene as crowds rushed towards crates with parachutes floating down to Beit Lahia beach in north Gaza. The footage, which because of its sensitive nature has not been added to this report, shows people standing in deep water and bodies being pulled onto the sand. Also read | Gaza war: 19 Palestinians ‘killed by IDF’ while waiting for aid; Israel denies claims It also revealed that the aid was marked with Arabic writing over an American flag, indicating its origin. 'Why are they doing this to us?' asks one Gazan As per Reuters, tragically, one man lost his life while attempting to procure food for his children. In the video, another man could be seen trying to revive him when a voice in the background says, "It's over". "He swam to get food for his children and he was martyred," revealed a man standing on the beach. Also read | UNSC passes resolution demanding ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza during Ramadan; US abstains from voting "They should deliver aid through the (overland) crossings. Why are they doing this to us?" he added. Meanwhile, in Washington, the Pentagon revealed that three of the 18 bundles of aid airdropped into Gaza on Monday experienced parachute malfunctions and fell into the water. However, they failed to confirm whether anyone was killed in the attempt to reach the aid. The airdrop, intended to alleviate the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, is the latest in a series of incidents involving deaths during aid delivery in the densely populated enclave. Watch | Gaza's hungry civilians forced to eat wild plant with no aid relief in sight The incident has sparked questions about the effectiveness and safety of aid delivery methods, with aid agencies calling for increased supplies to enter Gaza through land crossings. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Israel to give an "ironclad commitment" for unfettered aid access to Gaza, describing the current situation as a "moral outrage". However, Israel maintains that it imposes no limits on humanitarian aid entering Gaza and blames inefficiencies in distribution on UN agencies. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens, 12 drown trying to reach US aid airdropped onto a beach

After the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas in which some 1,200 Israelis were killed, the Israeli military's assault on Gaza has displaced nearly its entire 2.3 million population, flattened most of the enclaves, killed close to 32,000 Gazans, most of them women & children and precipitated a starvation crisis.

A quarter of Gaza's population on the brink of famine

The Gaza authorities claimed on Tuesday that three Palestinians drowned while attempting to retrieve airdropped aid that had fallen into the Mediterranean, the latest incident in which an airdrop appears to have resulted in death.

Gaza Crisis: Twelve people drown trying to reach aid dropped by plane | Israel-Hamas war

At least seven people were killed on Wednesday (Mar 27) after an Israeli airstrike on a paramedics centre linked to the Lebanon-based Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, reported the Associated Press citing officials.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, one person in northern Israel was killed after the strike prompted Hezbollah to fire dozens of rockets at the Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona.&nbsp;

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The Israeli strike on the Lebanese village of Hebbariye came a day after the airstrikes and rocket attacks between Israel’s military and Hezbollah along the Lebanon-Israel border.&nbsp;

The exchange of fire took place after a brief lull in fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group along the border, raising concerns about further escalation along the frontier that has been active for the past five months amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.&nbsp;

Both Israel and Lebanon have said that they do not want an all-out war and are open to diplomatic process but the number of strikes has increased this week.&nbsp;

<h2>What we know about the strikes and rocket attacks</h2>

Israeli emergency services, on Wednesday, said that the rocket attack by Hezbollah killed a factory worker in Kiryat Shmona and another person was lightly injured.&nbsp;

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The paramedics and the Magen David Adom (MDA) said that a 25-year-old man was pulled from the wreckage of the factory. He had sustained severe wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp;

The rocket attack on Israel was reportedly in retaliation for the Israeli strike on Hebbariyeh, which news agencies citing sources said killed at least seven people.&nbsp;

The airstrike after midnight on Tuesday (Mar 26) hit an office of the Islamic Emergency and Relief Corps, said the Lebanese Ambulance Association.

The Lebanese paramedics association released the names of seven volunteers who were killed in the strike and called it a “flagrant violation of humanitarian work,” reported AP.&nbsp;

It was reportedly one of the deadliest single attacks since violence erupted along the border. Since the beginning of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah has also launched attacks against Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Hebbariye resident Ali Noureddine told the AP that those killed were pulled out from the rubble before sunrise on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Hezbollah, earlier on Wednesday, condemned the strikes and hours later retaliated by firing dozens of rockets Wednesday morning on Kiryat Shmona and a military base there.

According to the Israeli military, around 30 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel.&nbsp;

Israeli strikes on Tuesday near two towns in northeast Lebanon killed three Hezbollah militants, said the militant group. Israel has since confirmed the strikes.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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At least seven people were killed on Wednesday (Mar 27) after an Israeli airstrike on a paramedics centre linked to the Lebanon-based Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, reported the Associated Press citing officials.

At least seven people were killed on Wednesday (Mar 27) after an Israeli airstrike on a paramedics centre linked to the Lebanon-based Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, reported the Associated Press citing officials. Meanwhile, one person in northern Israel was killed after the strike prompted Hezbollah to fire dozens of rockets at the Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona. WATCH | Israel war: IDF conducts fresh strikes in Lebanon The Israeli strike on the Lebanese village of Hebbariye came a day after the airstrikes and rocket attacks between Israel’s military and Hezbollah along the Lebanon-Israel border. The exchange of fire took place after a brief lull in fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group along the border, raising concerns about further escalation along the frontier that has been active for the past five months amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Both Israel and Lebanon have said that they do not want an all-out war and are open to diplomatic process but the number of strikes has increased this week. What we know about the strikes and rocket attacks Israeli emergency services, on Wednesday, said that the rocket attack by Hezbollah killed a factory worker in Kiryat Shmona and another person was lightly injured. Also Read | Raw sewage spills into England rivers and seas doubles in 2023 The paramedics and the Magen David Adom (MDA) said that a 25-year-old man was pulled from the wreckage of the factory. He had sustained severe wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The rocket attack on Israel was reportedly in retaliation for the Israeli strike on Hebbariyeh, which news agencies citing sources said killed at least seven people. The airstrike after midnight on Tuesday (Mar 26) hit an office of the Islamic Emergency and Relief Corps, said the Lebanese Ambulance Association. The Lebanese paramedics association released the names of seven volunteers who were killed in the strike and called it a “flagrant violation of humanitarian work,” reported AP. It was reportedly one of the deadliest single attacks since violence erupted along the border. Since the beginning of the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah has also launched attacks against Israel. Also Read | Protecting Palestinians a moral imperative, Pentagon chief tells Israeli Defence Minister Gallant Hebbariye resident Ali Noureddine told the AP that those killed were pulled out from the rubble before sunrise on Wednesday. Hezbollah, earlier on Wednesday, condemned the strikes and hours later retaliated by firing dozens of rockets Wednesday morning on Kiryat Shmona and a military base there. According to the Israeli military, around 30 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel. Israeli strikes on Tuesday near two towns in northeast Lebanon killed three Hezbollah militants, said the militant group. Israel has since confirmed the strikes. (With inputs from agencies)

At least eight killed in Israel and Hezbollah counterstrikes across Lebanon border

Israel's military spokesman says Hamas deputy military commander Marwan Issa was killed earlier this month in an Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip. Watch in for more details!

Israel War: Israel claims senior Hamas commander Marwan Issa killed in Gaza strike

The Gaza authorities claimed on Tuesday that twelve Palestinians drowned while attempting to retrieve airdropped aid that had fallen into the Mediterranean, the latest incident in which an airdrop appears to have resulted in death.

Israel War: Twelve Palestinians drown while trying to retrieve airdrops

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Israel's military carried out new airstrikes in Gaza and laid siege to two hospitals on Monday, despite what the United Nations chief called a growing international consensus to tell Israel a ceasefire is needed.

Israel War: Despite ceasefire calls, Israel strike Rafah in southern Gaza

Biden-Netanyahu rift grows, as Israel cancels delegation visit. Administration officials insist there was no US policy change, while expressing disappointment in Israel’s abrupt move to cancel a high-level official trip.

Biden, Netanyahu rift continues to grow

The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Israel's longtime ally US abstained from voting. Experts say that this highlights the all-time low ties between the two, Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Watch to know more!

Israel war: US says 'disappointed' after Israel cancels visit to Washington

It's safe to say that the rift is widening between Israel and the United States after the five-month-long Israel-Hamas War. Israel has had near-full White House support to its goals of destroying Hamas and recovering the hostages but now Israel's closest ally the US is suggesting that the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to manufacture a crisis in Israel.

Biden's stance over Gaza war changed?

White House: Netanyahu stirring crisis in US-Israel ties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Mar 25) called off his senior aides’ trip to Washington after the United States abstained from vetoing a United Nations Security Council proposal calling for a ceasefire in war-torn Gaza.

The Israeli prime minister released a statement saying that the United States inability to veto the proposal&nbsp;showed a "clear retreat" from its prior stance and would harm both the combat operation against Palestinian militant group Hamas as well as the endeavour to free more than 130 hostages who were still held captive in the Gaza Strip.

"In light of the change in the American position, Prime Minister Netanyahu decided the delegation would not leave," his office said.

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), on Monday (Mar 25) passed a resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas during the month of Ramadan and an unconditional release of all hostages held in the besieged enclave. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The UNSC adopted the resolution with 14 council members voting in favour of the measure while the United States abstained. &nbsp;

The text demanded an “immediate ceasefire” for the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan, “leading to a permanent sustainable ceasefire.”

The White House, however, denied that the abstention reflected a diversion in American policy.

The high-level delegation was scheduled to fly to Washington to hold talks around a planned Israeli military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where reportedly over a million Palestinians are seeking refuge.

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<h2>We're very disappointed that they won't be coming:&nbsp;John Kirby</h2>

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said that Netanyahu's decision to call off the meeting was unfortunate, however, the US would put forward its concerns regarding Israeli policies as part of the discussions between the two governments.

"It's disappointing. We're very disappointed that they won't be coming to Washington DC to allow us to have a fulsome conversation with them about viable alternatives to them going in on the ground in Rafah," Kirby said.

“Nothing has changed about our view that a major ground offensive in Rafah would be a major mistake."

<h2>Israel bars aid delivery to north Gaza&nbsp;</h2>

Meanwhile, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Sunday stated that Israel had permanently banned them from delivering aid to the northern Gaza region, where the threat of starvation was at its peak.

"Despite the tragedy unfolding under our watch, the Israeli Authorities informed the UN that they will no longer approve any @UNRWA food convoys to the north," Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the agency, said on X.

"This is outrageous and makes it intentional to obstruct lifesaving assistance during a man-made famine."

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Mar 25) called off his senior aides’ trip to Washington after the United States abstained from vetoing a United Nations Security Council proposal calling for a ceasefire in war-torn Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Mar 25) called off his senior aides’ trip to Washington after the United States abstained from vetoing a United Nations Security Council proposal calling for a ceasefire in war-torn Gaza. The Israeli prime minister released a statement saying that the United States inability to veto the proposal showed a "clear retreat" from its prior stance and would harm both the combat operation against Palestinian militant group Hamas as well as the endeavour to free more than 130 hostages who were still held captive in the Gaza Strip. "In light of the change in the American position, Prime Minister Netanyahu decided the delegation would not leave," his office said. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), on Monday (Mar 25) passed a resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas during the month of Ramadan and an unconditional release of all hostages held in the besieged enclave. The UNSC adopted the resolution with 14 council members voting in favour of the measure while the United States abstained. The text demanded an “immediate ceasefire” for the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan, “leading to a permanent sustainable ceasefire.” The White House, however, denied that the abstention reflected a diversion in American policy. The high-level delegation was scheduled to fly to Washington to hold talks around a planned Israeli military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where reportedly over a million Palestinians are seeking refuge. Also read: UNSC passes resolution demanding ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza as US abstains We're very disappointed that they won't be coming: John Kirby White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said that Netanyahu's decision to call off the meeting was unfortunate, however, the US would put forward its concerns regarding Israeli policies as part of the discussions between the two governments. "It's disappointing. We're very disappointed that they won't be coming to Washington DC to allow us to have a fulsome conversation with them about viable alternatives to them going in on the ground in Rafah," Kirby said. “Nothing has changed about our view that a major ground offensive in Rafah would be a major mistake." Israel bars aid delivery to north Gaza Meanwhile, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Sunday stated that Israel had permanently banned them from delivering aid to the northern Gaza region, where the threat of starvation was at its peak. "Despite the tragedy unfolding under our watch, the Israeli Authorities informed the UN that they will no longer approve any @UNRWA food convoys to the north," Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the agency, said on X. "This is outrageous and makes it intentional to obstruct lifesaving assistance during a man-made famine." (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli PM Netanyahu calls off high-level delegation's visit to US over UN Gaza vote

Relations between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sank to a wartime low on Monday with the US allowing passage of a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the United Nations and drawing a sharp rebuke from the Israeli leader.

Biden, Netanyahu on collision course over UNSC vote

Israel war: Biden, Netanyahu on collision course after Gaza UN vote

Biden, Netanyahu on collision course after Gaza UN vote

As the UN Security Council demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and concerns grow that famine may take hold, the territory's hungry civilians are foraging for a wild green plant called Khobiza for lack of anything else to eat.

Gaza's hungry civilians forced to eat wild plant with no aid relief in sight

Israel war: UN Security council votes to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Israel has vowed to achieve its Gaza Ambitions despite world leaders calling for an immediate ceasefire. Israeli offensive has triggered acute levels of hunger in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: Starving Gazans forced to eat wild plants

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is heading to Washington at a time of increasingly strained relations with his country’s main military backer and ally, as Israel continues to defy U.S. calls to reduce the suffering in Gaza.

Gallant to meet counterpart Llyod Austin

Israel's defence minister leave for U.S.

Israeli forces took control of two more hospitals in Gaza on Sunday, amid claims that healthcare facilities in the besieged territory are used by Hamas operatives. Watch in for more details!

Israel War: IDF raids two hospitals in Gaza demands full evacuation

Israeli forces took control of two more hospitals in Gaza on Sunday (Mar 24), amid claims that healthcare facilities in the besieged territory are used by Hamas operatives. The Palestinian Red Crescent said Israel’s offensive pinned down medical staff under heavy gunfire, killing at least one of its staff. It said Israeli tanks suddenly pushed back into areas around Al-Amal and Nasser hospitals in the southern city of Khan Younis. Watch to know more!

Gaza war: 2 more hospitals now under Israel’s control as IDF demands full evacuation: Hamas

Gaza war: Israeli Forces besiege Gaza hospitals, demand full evacuation

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is heading to Washington on Sunday, at a time of increasingly strained relations with his country’s main military backer and ally, as Israel continues to defy U.S. calls to reduce the suffering in Gaza.

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With no breakthrough in truce talks, Israeli Defence Forces struck the Al Shifa hospital on Saturday. They claim to have shot down over 170 gunmen. On the other hand, the Palestinian Health office says that at least five patients were also killed in the attacks.

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The Israeli offensive around Gaza's main hospital intensified on Saturday (Mar 23) in which Israel claims to have killed more than 170 gunmen and according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, five patients lost their lives.

The armed wing of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad stated that their fighters were gripped in battles with the Israeli military troops around the Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

Israeli military personnel launched its attack on Al Shifa in the early hours of Monday morning and have been inspecting its complex, which, as per the troops, is connected to a tunnel network that the Palestinian militant group Hamas and other Palestinian fighters use as a base.

The Gaza Health Ministry said that the five injured Palestinians "besieged" inside Al Shifa lost their lives because they were denied proper care, water and food for the past six days.

It further added that the health condition of other wounded patients was also deteriorating.

<h2>Hamas denies armed presence</h2>

Hamas has denied any military presence in the area claiming that the ones announced dead by Israeli troops were not fighters but patients and displaced people.

Hamas media stated that elsewhere in Gaza City on Saturday seven Palestinians were killed and several others were injured at the Kuwait roundabout at the time they were waiting for aid trucks.

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"We survived death, they shot at us, there are many martyrs, there are many injured, we almost died to get our children a bite to eat," said Alaa al-Khoudary, a resident of Gaza City who had just returned from Kuwait roundabout carrying a bag of aid.

<h2>China and Russia veto US-proposed UN Gaza 'ceasefire' resolution</h2>

Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council's recent session witnessed the rejection of a resolution spearheaded by the United States, advocating for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.&nbsp;

The resolution, proposed amid escalating tensions in the region, aimed to secure a six-week ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery and ensure the protection of civilians caught in the conflict.&nbsp;

However, the measure faced significant opposition from two permanent members of the Security Council: Russia and China, who exercised their veto power to block its passage.

The US-led resolution backed support from 11 out of the 15 Security Council members, showing a broad consensus among the international community regarding the urgency of ending the violence in Gaza.

Despite this overwhelming support, the resolution was thwarted by the vetoes of Russia and China, leading to a deadlock in the Security Council's efforts to address the crisis.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Israeli offensive around Gaza's main hospital intensified on Saturday (Mar 23) in which Israel claims to have killed more than 170 gunmen and according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, five patients lost their lives.

The Israeli offensive around Gaza's main hospital intensified on Saturday (Mar 23) in which Israel claims to have killed more than 170 gunmen and according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, five patients lost their lives. The armed wing of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad stated that their fighters were gripped in battles with the Israeli military troops around the Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Israeli military personnel launched its attack on Al Shifa in the early hours of Monday morning and have been inspecting its complex, which, as per the troops, is connected to a tunnel network that the Palestinian militant group Hamas and other Palestinian fighters use as a base. The Gaza Health Ministry said that the five injured Palestinians "besieged" inside Al Shifa lost their lives because they were denied proper care, water and food for the past six days. It further added that the health condition of other wounded patients was also deteriorating. Hamas denies armed presence Hamas has denied any military presence in the area claiming that the ones announced dead by Israeli troops were not fighters but patients and displaced people. Hamas media stated that elsewhere in Gaza City on Saturday seven Palestinians were killed and several others were injured at the Kuwait roundabout at the time they were waiting for aid trucks. Also read: Gaza war: Online spat erupts between UK and Israel as EU, US pile pressure for ceasefire "We survived death, they shot at us, there are many martyrs, there are many injured, we almost died to get our children a bite to eat," said Alaa al-Khoudary, a resident of Gaza City who had just returned from Kuwait roundabout carrying a bag of aid. China and Russia veto US-proposed UN Gaza 'ceasefire' resolution Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council's recent session witnessed the rejection of a resolution spearheaded by the United States, advocating for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, proposed amid escalating tensions in the region, aimed to secure a six-week ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery and ensure the protection of civilians caught in the conflict. However, the measure faced significant opposition from two permanent members of the Security Council: Russia and China, who exercised their veto power to block its passage. The US-led resolution backed support from 11 out of the 15 Security Council members, showing a broad consensus among the international community regarding the urgency of ending the violence in Gaza. Despite this overwhelming support, the resolution was thwarted by the vetoes of Russia and China, leading to a deadlock in the Security Council's efforts to address the crisis. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel says 170 gunmen killed in Gaza hospital raid

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