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

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: UN Security council votes to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

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.

The Palestinian Red Crescent claimed Israeli forces were demanding the complete evacuation of staff, patients and refugees from the two hospitals and throwing smoke bombs inside to force them out.

<h2>Israel’s response</h2>

Israel claimed the action was taken following "precise intelligence ... which indicated that terrorists are using civilian infrastructure for terror activities in the area of Al-Amal."

Last week, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) took control of Al Shifa Hospital, Gaza’s main hospital partially operational in the north.

The IDF said it raided the hospital and killed over 170 gunmen. The Palestinian Red Crescent said at least five patients also died during the operation.

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"Right now, Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists are barricading themselves inside Shifa hospital wards," said Israeli military spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari while carrying out the attack.

Hamas vehemently denies these allegations

Hamas-run Gaza’s media office in a statement said, “How can they claim this while their soldiers roam and frolic inside the complex with ease, conducting interrogations with displaced persons, patients, and the wounded."

<h2>Health facilities turn into refugee shelters</h2>

In Gaza’s healthcare facilities, which are partially operational due to logistical issues as well as IDF’s military offensive, around 2 million civilians have taken shelter. This is about 80 per cent of the territory’s population, highlighting the staggering levels of displacement caused due to the war.

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Gaza’s health ministry said in an update on Sunday that at least 32,226 Palestinians have been killed, among them 84 in the past 24 hours, and 74,518 injured in Israel's air and ground offensive into the densely populated coastal territory since Oct. 7.

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.

(With inputs from agencies)

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.

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. The Palestinian Red Crescent claimed Israeli forces were demanding the complete evacuation of staff, patients and refugees from the two hospitals and throwing smoke bombs inside to force them out. Israel’s response Israel claimed the action was taken following "precise intelligence ... which indicated that terrorists are using civilian infrastructure for terror activities in the area of Al-Amal." Last week, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) took control of Al Shifa Hospital, Gaza’s main hospital partially operational in the north. The IDF said it raided the hospital and killed over 170 gunmen. The Palestinian Red Crescent said at least five patients also died during the operation. Also read: Gaza war: 19 Palestinians 'killed by IDF' while waiting for aid; Israel denies claims "Right now, Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists are barricading themselves inside Shifa hospital wards," said Israeli military spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari while carrying out the attack. Hamas vehemently denies these allegations Hamas-run Gaza’s media office in a statement said, “How can they claim this while their soldiers roam and frolic inside the complex with ease, conducting interrogations with displaced persons, patients, and the wounded." Health facilities turn into refugee shelters In Gaza’s healthcare facilities, which are partially operational due to logistical issues as well as IDF’s military offensive, around 2 million civilians have taken shelter. This is about 80 per cent of the territory’s population, highlighting the staggering levels of displacement caused due to the war. Watch: Israel war: Over 200,000 Palestinians missing from work amid war in Gaza × Gaza’s health ministry said in an update on Sunday that at least 32,226 Palestinians have been killed, among them 84 in the past 24 hours, and 74,518 injured in Israel's air and ground offensive into the densely populated coastal territory since Oct. 7. 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. (With inputs from agencies)

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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.

Israel's defense chief heads to US for Gaza discussions

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

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), on Monday (Mar 25)&nbsp;passed a resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group&nbsp;Hamas during the&nbsp;month of Ramadan and an&nbsp;unconditional release of all hostages held in the besieged enclave.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>What happened at the UNSC?</h2>

The UNSC adopted the resolution with&nbsp;14 council members voting in favour of the measure and the United States abstained. &nbsp;

The text demanded&nbsp;an “immediate ceasefire” for the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan, “leading to a permanent sustainable ceasefire.”

The resolution passed also "emphasises the urgent need to expand the flow of humanitarian assistance to and reinforce the protection of civilians in the entire Gaza Strip and reiterates its demand for the lifting of all barriers to the provision of humanitarian assistance at scale."

On Friday (Mar 22),&nbsp;the UNSC had turned down the resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage deal after Russia and China vetoed the US-led draft. Out of the 15 council members, 11 voted in favour of the resolution, but the vetoes stopped its passage.

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The measure passed&nbsp;on Monday is&nbsp;an alternative resolution drafted by the 10 elected members of the UNSC.&nbsp;Notably, the resolution on Friday was the first time that the US backed a draft that came up for a vote with the word “ceasefire” in it since the beginning of the war.

<h2>UN chief calls for implementation</h2>

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after the vote called for the implementation of the resolution and said "failure&nbsp;would be unforgivable."

"The Security Council just approved a long-awaited resolution on Gaza, demanding an immediate ceasefire, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages," said the UN chief in a post on X.&nbsp;

Earlier on Monday, Guterres&nbsp;said that there is growing international consensus to tell Israel that a ceasefire is necessary and that any ground invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza would lead to a humanitarian disaster.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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During his visit, Guterres also visited the Wihdat camp in Jordan where the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) provides health and education services.&nbsp;

“We must strive to keep the one-of-a-kind services that UNRWA provides flowing because that keeps hope flowing. In a darkening world, UNRWA is the one ray of light for millions of people,” said the UN chief. Jordan is home to around 2.4 million Palestinian refugees.

The funding for UNRWA hangs in balance after Israel accused a dozen of the agency’s staff members of being a part of the October 7 Hamas attack against Israel. This has led a number of countries including some of its biggest donors to pause the funding.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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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 the Palestinian militant group Hamas during the month of Ramadan and an unconditional release of all hostages held in the besieged enclave.

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 the Palestinian militant group Hamas during the month of Ramadan and an unconditional release of all hostages held in the besieged enclave. What happened at the UNSC? The UNSC adopted the resolution with 14 council members voting in favour of the measure and 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 resolution passed also "emphasises the urgent need to expand the flow of humanitarian assistance to and reinforce the protection of civilians in the entire Gaza Strip and reiterates its demand for the lifting of all barriers to the provision of humanitarian assistance at scale." On Friday (Mar 22), the UNSC had turned down the resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage deal after Russia and China vetoed the US-led draft. Out of the 15 council members, 11 voted in favour of the resolution, but the vetoes stopped its passage. Also Read | Gaza war: Israeli offensive in Rafah would be a huge mistake, says US Vice President Kamala Harris The measure passed on Monday is an alternative resolution drafted by the 10 elected members of the UNSC. Notably, the resolution on Friday was the first time that the US backed a draft that came up for a vote with the word “ceasefire” in it since the beginning of the war. UN chief calls for implementation The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after the vote called for the implementation of the resolution and said "failure would be unforgivable." "The Security Council just approved a long-awaited resolution on Gaza, demanding an immediate ceasefire, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages," said the UN chief in a post on X. Earlier on Monday, Guterres said that there is growing international consensus to tell Israel that a ceasefire is necessary and that any ground invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza would lead to a humanitarian disaster. Also Read | Moscow concert hall attack: Russia charges four suspects amid reports they did it 'for money' During his visit, Guterres also visited the Wihdat camp in Jordan where the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) provides health and education services. “We must strive to keep the one-of-a-kind services that UNRWA provides flowing because that keeps hope flowing. In a darkening world, UNRWA is the one ray of light for millions of people,” said the UN chief. Jordan is home to around 2.4 million Palestinian refugees. The funding for UNRWA hangs in balance after Israel accused a dozen of the agency’s staff members of being a part of the October 7 Hamas attack against Israel. This has led a number of countries including some of its biggest donors to pause the funding. (With inputs from agencies)

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