Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Friday killed at least eight fighters and one child, according to security sources, as armed group Hezbollah responded with artillery rounds and rockets across the border.

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon kill 8

A 10-month-old baby&nbsp;has been paralysed by the type 2 polio virus in Gaza, the first such case in the territory in 25 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday (Aug 23).

The UN agencies is appealing for urgent vaccinations of every baby.

The cVDPV2 virus has been the primary cause in recent outbreaks, despite not being inherently more dangerous than its counterparts, type 1 and 3. This is particularly true in areas with inadequate vaccination coverage.

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UN agencies have called for Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas to agree to a seven-day humanitarian pause in their 10-month-old war to allow vaccination campaigns to proceed in the territory.

"Polio does not distinguish between Palestinian and Israeli children," the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Friday in a post on X.

"Delaying a humanitarian pause will increase the risk of spread among children," Philippe Lazzarini added.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement, that the baby, who has lost movement in his lower left leg, is now in stable condition.

In an effort to combat the spread of polio, the WHO has announced plans for two rounds of vaccination campaigns in the Gaza Strip, starting in late August and continuing into September 2024.

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Poliomyelitis, a highly infectious virus primarily spread through the fecal-oral route, can invade the nervous system and cause paralysis.

Traces of polio virus were detected last month in sewage in Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis, two areas in southern and central Gaza that have seen hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by the fighting and seek shelter.

Children under five are particularly at risk.

(With inputs from agencies)

A 10-month-old baby has been paralysed by the type 2 polio virus in Gaza, the first such case in the territory in 25 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday (Aug 23).

A 10-month-old baby has been paralysed by the type 2 polio virus in Gaza, the first such case in the territory in 25 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday (Aug 23). The UN agencies is appealing for urgent vaccinations of every baby. The cVDPV2 virus has been the primary cause in recent outbreaks, despite not being inherently more dangerous than its counterparts, type 1 and 3. This is particularly true in areas with inadequate vaccination coverage. Also read: Child among seven killed in Israeli strikes as Hezbollah responds with cross-border fire UN agencies have called for Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas to agree to a seven-day humanitarian pause in their 10-month-old war to allow vaccination campaigns to proceed in the territory. "Polio does not distinguish between Palestinian and Israeli children," the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Friday in a post on X. "Delaying a humanitarian pause will increase the risk of spread among children," Philippe Lazzarini added. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement, that the baby, who has lost movement in his lower left leg, is now in stable condition. In an effort to combat the spread of polio, the WHO has announced plans for two rounds of vaccination campaigns in the Gaza Strip, starting in late August and continuing into September 2024. Watch | Gaza ceasefire deal: Hamas accuses Netanyahu of 'refusing truce' × Poliomyelitis, a highly infectious virus primarily spread through the fecal-oral route, can invade the nervous system and cause paralysis. Traces of polio virus were detected last month in sewage in Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis, two areas in southern and central Gaza that have seen hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by the fighting and seek shelter. Children under five are particularly at risk. (With inputs from agencies)

First case of type 2 polio in 25 years paralyses baby in Gaza

The White House said on Friday that cease-fire talks in Cairo have been constructive and will continue over the weekend as the US and Mideast allies continue to press Israel and Hamas to forge an agreement.

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An Israeli delegation arrived in Cairo Thursday (Aug 22) to participate in discussions about a potential ceasefire deal amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel's security cabinet is set to meet in Tel Aviv.

An Israeli delegation arrived in Cairo Thursday (Aug 22) to participate in discussions about a potential ceasefire deal amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel's security cabinet is set to meet in Tel Aviv. Why is the Philadelphi Corridor important? The delegation's visit to Cairo takes place as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly insists that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) retain control over the Philadelphi Corridor. Netanyahu has made it clear that he will not accept any hostage deal that requires Israel to withdraw from this area. A report by i24NEWS citing an Israeli political source said, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not changed his position on the need for Israeli control and presence in the Philadelphia Corridor.” The corridor is seen as a crucial buffer zone between Egypt and Gaza. Therefore, any plan for the Israeli forces to remain there would require Egypt’s approval. Key mediators in the negotiations Egypt and Qatar have been the main mediators, along with the United States, in efforts to secure the release of the remaining 109 hostages. Al-Thani, the ruling family of Qatar has played a critical role in these negotiations, including the recent discussions in Doha. Also Read: Russia accuses Ukraine of attempting to attack Kursk nuclear plant Late Wednesday, US President Joe Biden spoke with Netanyahu about the urgency of finalising a hostage and ceasefire agreement. The United States hopes that a Gaza ceasefire, combined with a hostage release, will prevent Iran and Tehran-backed Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah from launching retaliatory attacks on Israel, which could escalate into a broader regional conflict. US envoy to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield's message “A Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal now is in sight,” the US envoy to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, told the Security Council, urging members to press Hamas to accept a bridging proposal that Israel has already agreed to. She said, “Israel has accepted the bridging proposal. Now Hamas must do the same.” She added, “As members of this council, we must speak with one voice and use our leverage to press Hamas to accept the bridging proposal.” “It’s a decisive moment for ceasefire talks and for the region, and so every member of this council should continue to send strong messages to other actors in the region to avoid actions that would move us away from finalising this deal,” Thomas-Greenfield continued. (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.

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An arms-selling network, allegedly linked to Houthi rebels, has been openly trading weapons on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The group is accused of carrying out attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Arms dealers based in Houthi-controlled Yemen have reportedly been using the social media site to buy and sell weapons, including rifles, handguns, and grenade launchers. Dozens of arms dealers, based in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, which is controlled by the Houthi rebels, are effectively using X as a storefront.

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Urging the UN Security Council to press Hamas to accept a bridging proposal agreed to by Israel, the US Envoy in the United Nations has told the council's members that a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal is now in sight. Watch in for more details!

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While the world is fixated on the increasing Iran-Israel tensions, Yemen is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.

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As per reports, the conflict in West Asia has intensified, with Hezbollah firing over 50 rockets into Israel's Golan Heights following an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. This escalation raises concerns about a broader regional conflict, potentially involving Iran’s strategic interests. As the U.S. positions military assets in the region to deter further aggression, questions linger about the Gaza ceasefire. Meanwhile, the conflict’s impact may have expanded to North America, with bomb threats emailed to around 125 Jewish Institutions in Canada.

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With the chances of a ceasefire deal on Gaza hanging in balance US President Joe Biden has pushed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas. Watch in for more details!

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According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israel has accepted the terms of the Gaza ceasefire deal, and he has now called upon Hamas to do the same. The onus now is on Hamas, will it choose the path of peace, or will it double down on its resistance against Israel?

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According to reports in the Israeli media, in a meeting with the families of those held hostage by Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is unlikely to be a hostage deal. Netanyahu’s comments put the fate of the Gaza ceasefire deal in serious doubt as well as the lives of over 100 Israeli hostages.

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Lebanon’s Hezbollah has launched more than 50 rockets, hitting several private homes in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. The attack on Wednesday came a day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar as he pressed ahead with the latest diplomatic mission to secure a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, even as Hamas and Israel signalled that challenges remain.

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US Secretary of State has said that Israel has accepted the latest bridging proposal on a Gaza ceasefire deal urging Hamas to do the same. However Hamas has criticized the claim accusing Washington of favoring Israel. Watch in for more details.

West Asia Peace Talks: Israel accepts US proposal: Antony Blinken

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