In a video message shared on X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted&nbsp;that Israeli&nbsp;forces carried out the strike that took lives of seven&nbsp;World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza. The message came as he was discharged&nbsp;from Hadassah Medical Center-Ein Kerem in Jerusalem.

“Unfortunately, yesterday there was a tragic incident in which our forces accidentally struck innocent people in the Gaza Strip,” Netanyahu said adding that Israel will do everything it can to ensure an incident like that doesn’t happen again.

Netanyahu is reported to be in good condition after&nbsp;he underwent a successful hernia operation on Sunday (March 31) night.&nbsp;“The prime minister’s condition is excellent, and we are discharging him in a state in which he is fully capable of continuing with his work,” Prof. Alon Pikarsky, who headed the team that performed the surgery told The Times of Israel.

"I am now being released from Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. It became my office in the last day, we continued to operate from here as well," the official account of the Prime Minister's Office in Hebrew wrote on X.

Netanyahu expresses&nbsp;regret at&nbsp;deaths of World Central Kitchen workers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret at the deaths of seven workers for the World Central Kitchen&nbsp;in Gaza, calling the incident unfortunate and unplanned.&nbsp;“Our forces unintentionally hit innocent people in the Gaza Strip,”&nbsp;Netanyahu said in a video released on X.&nbsp;

"This happens in wartime. We are thoroughly looking into it, are in contact with the governments (of the foreigners among the dead) and will do everything to ensure it does not happen again," Netanyahu said in a video statement.

On April 02,&nbsp;the Israel Defense Forces launched an independent probe into the attack that killed aid workers with World Central Kitchen in Gaza.&nbsp;World Central Kitchen blamed IDF for the strike. World Central Kitchen claimed that IDF was aware of their location because they were coordinating their movements with IDF. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

In a video message shared on X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that Israeli forces carried out the strike that took lives of seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza.

In a video message shared on X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that Israeli forces carried out the strike that took lives of seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza. The message came as he was discharged from Hadassah Medical Center-Ein Kerem in Jerusalem. “Unfortunately, yesterday there was a tragic incident in which our forces accidentally struck innocent people in the Gaza Strip,” Netanyahu said adding that Israel will do everything it can to ensure an incident like that doesn’t happen again. Netanyahu is reported to be in good condition after he underwent a successful hernia operation on Sunday (March 31) night. “The prime minister’s condition is excellent, and we are discharging him in a state in which he is fully capable of continuing with his work,” Prof. Alon Pikarsky, who headed the team that performed the surgery told The Times of Israel. "I am now being released from Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. It became my office in the last day, we continued to operate from here as well," the official account of the Prime Minister's Office in Hebrew wrote on X. Netanyahu expresses regret at deaths of World Central Kitchen workers Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret at the deaths of seven workers for the World Central Kitchen in Gaza, calling the incident unfortunate and unplanned. “Our forces unintentionally hit innocent people in the Gaza Strip,” Netanyahu said in a video released on X. "This happens in wartime. We are thoroughly looking into it, are in contact with the governments (of the foreigners among the dead) and will do everything to ensure it does not happen again," Netanyahu said in a video statement. On April 02, the Israel Defense Forces launched an independent probe into the attack that killed aid workers with World Central Kitchen in Gaza. World Central Kitchen blamed IDF for the strike. World Central Kitchen claimed that IDF was aware of their location because they were coordinating their movements with IDF. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Such accidents happen in wartime’: Netanyahu on death of aid workers in Gaza; released from hospital

Japan on Tuesday said it will lift its suspension of funding to the UN&nbsp;Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) as the relief body works to regain trust after an allegation by Israel that some of its staff were involved in Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.

Tokyo and 15 other countries suspended around $450 million in funding earlier this year while the agency conducted an investigation into the allegation, throwing its operations in the war-torn Gaza Strip into turmoil.

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Countries including Australia and Canada have since restored funding to UNRWA, the largest relief body operating in Gaza, which has been besieged by Israel since the attack.

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, who met UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini in Tokyo last week, said the agency's role in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was indispensable even as it works to improve governance and manage risks.

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"In response to this, Japan will lift the moratorium on its financial contributions to UNRWA and provide assistance while ensuring and confirming the appropriateness of Japan's funds," she told reporters in parliament.

Approximately $35 million of originally planned funding was ready to be disbursed, she added.

Japan is the sixth biggest donor to the agency, according to the UNRWA's 2022 data.

Japan on Tuesday said it will lift its suspension of funding to the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) as the relief body works to regain trust after an allegation by Israel that some of its staff were involved in Oct.

Japan on Tuesday said it will lift its suspension of funding to the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) as the relief body works to regain trust after an allegation by Israel that some of its staff were involved in Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. Tokyo and 15 other countries suspended around $450 million in funding earlier this year while the agency conducted an investigation into the allegation, throwing its operations in the war-torn Gaza Strip into turmoil. Also read | Hezbollah warns ‘Israel will pay' for attack on Iran's Damascus consulate Countries including Australia and Canada have since restored funding to UNRWA, the largest relief body operating in Gaza, which has been besieged by Israel since the attack. Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, who met UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini in Tokyo last week, said the agency's role in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was indispensable even as it works to improve governance and manage risks. Also read | Foreign aid workers killed after food delivery in Israeli strike on Gaza, NGO decries attack "In response to this, Japan will lift the moratorium on its financial contributions to UNRWA and provide assistance while ensuring and confirming the appropriateness of Japan's funds," she told reporters in parliament. Approximately $35 million of originally planned funding was ready to be disbursed, she added. Japan is the sixth biggest donor to the agency, according to the UNRWA's 2022 data.

Japan resumes funding to embattled Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA

Four international aid workers from the World Central Kitchen charity, along with their Palestinian driver, were killed in a strike on their vehicle in central Gaza late Monday after assisting in the delivery of food and other supplies to northern Gaza that had arrived by ship hours earlier, according to Gaza health officials.

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Israeli forces left Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on Monday after a two-week operation by special forces who detained hundreds of suspected Palestinian militants and left a wasteland of destroyed buildings.

Israeli troops exit Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital, leaving rubble and bodies

Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital Damascus was flattened on Monday in what Syrian and Iranian media described as an Israeli air strike. The strike killed a top Revolutionary Guards commander and several diplomats. Watch the vide to know more!

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Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday (Mar 31) said that the senior Hamas militants, who were held by Israel's armed forces from war-torn Gaza, during interrogation revealed that “the group is collapsing from within.”

“In the last week or two, hundreds of terrorists have been captured and what they say about what happened to them tells the whole story. They say that Hamas is collapsing from within, the price they are paying is very heavy,” the Times Of Israel quoted Gallant as saying.

“We’re going to eliminate everyone who was involved in the events of October 7, the junior [officials], the senior ones and the very senior ones; those who were inside [Israel] or who gave instructions,” he added while referring to the date the Palestinian militant group launched an unprecedented assault against Israel.

He then said that the Israeli Defense Forces would continue with the battle until they reached all "terrorists" in the besieged Palestinian enclave.

Referring to Israeli Defence Forces' operations at Shifa Hospital, where more than 500 members of Hamas were captured and over 200 were killed, Gallant said, “In the last few days, we have also seen very great progress, both in [reaching] the terrorists in the field and the more senior commanders, even very senior ones.”

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<h2>Israel approves ‘operational plans’ for action in Rafah</h2>

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been diagnosed with hernia, in strong remarks on Sunday (Mar 31) made it clear that the pressure put by the US is not the reason why the Rafah operation has not yet started.&nbsp;

He also went on to rebuff claims that Ramadan is the reason why Israel has not entered the city of Rafah.&nbsp;

He said that there was no "hesitancy" about the operation. "It won’t take a lot of time. Nothing will stop us, not US pressure," he said.&nbsp;

Netanyahu has been detected with a hernia and will be undergoing surgery on Sunday (Mar 31), media reports said citing his office.

(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.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday (Mar 31) said that the senior Hamas militants, who were held by Israel's armed forces from war-torn Gaza, during interrogation revealed that “the group is collapsing from within.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday (Mar 31) said that the senior Hamas militants, who were held by Israel's armed forces from war-torn Gaza, during interrogation revealed that “the group is collapsing from within.” “In the last week or two, hundreds of terrorists have been captured and what they say about what happened to them tells the whole story. They say that Hamas is collapsing from within, the price they are paying is very heavy,” the Times Of Israel quoted Gallant as saying. “We’re going to eliminate everyone who was involved in the events of October 7, the junior [officials], the senior ones and the very senior ones; those who were inside [Israel] or who gave instructions,” he added while referring to the date the Palestinian militant group launched an unprecedented assault against Israel. He then said that the Israeli Defense Forces would continue with the battle until they reached all "terrorists" in the besieged Palestinian enclave. Referring to Israeli Defence Forces' operations at Shifa Hospital, where more than 500 members of Hamas were captured and over 200 were killed, Gallant said, “In the last few days, we have also seen very great progress, both in [reaching] the terrorists in the field and the more senior commanders, even very senior ones.” Also read: Israeli PM Netanyahu to be put under full anaesthesia for hernia surgery Israel approves ‘operational plans’ for action in Rafah Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been diagnosed with hernia, in strong remarks on Sunday (Mar 31) made it clear that the pressure put by the US is not the reason why the Rafah operation has not yet started. He also went on to rebuff claims that Ramadan is the reason why Israel has not entered the city of Rafah. He said that there was no "hesitancy" about the operation. "It won’t take a lot of time. Nothing will stop us, not US pressure," he said. Netanyahu has been detected with a hernia and will be undergoing surgery on Sunday (Mar 31), media reports said citing his office. (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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The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza on Monday (April 1) said that after tanks and vehicles were withdrawn by the Israeli military from the Al-Shifa complex, dozens of bodies were discovered in the besieged territory's main hospital.

The operation on Al-Shifa hospital was launched by the Israeli Army on March 18 which was described as a "precise" one that targets Hamas militants, whom they accused of operating from the complex.

"Dozens of bodies, some of them decomposed, have been recovered from in and around the Al-Shifa medical complex," said the health ministry, in a statement.&nbsp; 
 
The Israeli military "withdrew from the Al-Shifa medical complex after burning down the complex buildings and putting it completely out of service", it added.

"The scale of the destruction inside the complex and the buildings around it is very large," it said.

<h2>Israeli airstrikes on Al-Aqsa hospital kill 4, fighting rages across Gaza amid truce talks</h2>

Four people were killed and 17 others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Al-Aqsa hospital in Gaza, said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in a post on X as United States prepares to send more bombs to Israel.

The airstrike was reported by a World Health Organization team which was present at the hospital to look into the needs and collect incubators required for the north of Gaza, Ghebreyesus wrote, adding, "WHO staff are all accounted for."

"A WHO team was on a humanitarian mission at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza when a tent camp inside the hospital compound was hit by an Israeli airstrike today. We again call for protection of patients, health personnel and humanitarian missions," he said.

"The ongoing attacks and militarisation of hospitals must stop. International humanitarian law must be respected," Ghebreyesus added.

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WHO chief appealed to all the parties involved in the conflict to comply with the resolution of the UN Security Council which calls for a ceasefire.

Meanwhile, a fresh stock of bombs is being sent to Israel by the United States, confirmed two senior administration officials to NBC News.

The bombs, which are part of a weapons package that was approved long back, contain more than 1,800 Mark 84 (MK84) 2,000-pound bombs and approximately 500 Mark 82 (MK82) 500-pound bombs.

<h2>Fighting escalates in Gaza</h2>

In the past 24 hours, 77 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, said the health authorities on Sunday (Mar 31). The strikes were carried out at a time when an Israeli delegation was being hosted by Egypt to carry out a new round of truce talks with Hamas.&nbsp;

The Israeli military claimed that they had killed a senior Islamic Jihad militant while carrying out the strike on a command centre in the Al-Aqsa Hospital's courtyard in central Gaza.&nbsp;

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"The command centre and terrorists were struck precisely," the military said, adding that the strike was intended to minimise "harm to uninvolved civilians in the area of the hospital".

"The Al-Aqsa Hospital building was not damaged and its functioning was not affected," it said.

<h2>Israel says Hezbollah commander 'eliminated' in Lebanon Strike</h2>

Israel's military claimed that they had "eliminated" a Hezbollah missile unit commander on Sunday (Mar 31) in an airstrike in Lebanon.

The Israeli Air Force "struck a vehicle in the area of Kunin in Lebanon in which Ismail al-Zin was located," said the military. 
 
"Al-Zin was a significant commander in the Anti-Tank Missile Unit of Hezbollah's Radwan Forces," it added.

The death of Al-Zin was confirmed by Hezbollah in a statement in which it was not clarified if he was part of Radwan, which is an elite unit.

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant later said that the military will continue its operations against Hezbollah.

"We will make them pay a price for every attack that comes out from Lebanon," Gallant said.

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<h2>Israel submits proposal to dismantle UNRWA</h2>

Meanwhile, a proposal has been submitted by Israel to dismantle UNRWA, which is the relief agency in the Palestinian territories, and move its staff to a replacement agency to ensure large-scale food deliveries are being made in Gaza, as per media reports.

Over the weekend, Israel was rocked by protests carried out by thousands of people and the families of hostages against the government as they demanded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down from his position.&nbsp;

(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.

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza on Monday (April 1) said that after tanks and vehicles were withdrawn by the Israeli military from the Al-Shifa complex, dozens of bodies were discovered in the besieged territory's main hospital.

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza on Monday (April 1) said that after tanks and vehicles were withdrawn by the Israeli military from the Al-Shifa complex, dozens of bodies were discovered in the besieged territory's main hospital. The operation on Al-Shifa hospital was launched by the Israeli Army on March 18 which was described as a "precise" one that targets Hamas militants, whom they accused of operating from the complex. "Dozens of bodies, some of them decomposed, have been recovered from in and around the Al-Shifa medical complex," said the health ministry, in a statement. The Israeli military "withdrew from the Al-Shifa medical complex after burning down the complex buildings and putting it completely out of service", it added. "The scale of the destruction inside the complex and the buildings around it is very large," it said. Israeli airstrikes on Al-Aqsa hospital kill 4, fighting rages across Gaza amid truce talks Four people were killed and 17 others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Al-Aqsa hospital in Gaza, said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in a post on X as United States prepares to send more bombs to Israel. The airstrike was reported by a World Health Organization team which was present at the hospital to look into the needs and collect incubators required for the north of Gaza, Ghebreyesus wrote, adding, "WHO staff are all accounted for." "A WHO team was on a humanitarian mission at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza when a tent camp inside the hospital compound was hit by an Israeli airstrike today. We again call for protection of patients, health personnel and humanitarian missions," he said. "The ongoing attacks and militarisation of hospitals must stop. International humanitarian law must be respected," Ghebreyesus added. A @WHO team was on a humanitarian mission at Al-Aqsa Hospital in #Gaza, when a tent camp inside the hospital compound was hit by an Israeli airstrike today. Four people were killed and 17 injured. WHO staff are all accounted for. The team was at the hospital assessing the needs… — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) March 31, 2024 × WHO chief appealed to all the parties involved in the conflict to comply with the resolution of the UN Security Council which calls for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, a fresh stock of bombs is being sent to Israel by the United States, confirmed two senior administration officials to NBC News. The bombs, which are part of a weapons package that was approved long back, contain more than 1,800 Mark 84 (MK84) 2,000-pound bombs and approximately 500 Mark 82 (MK82) 500-pound bombs. Fighting escalates in Gaza In the past 24 hours, 77 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, said the health authorities on Sunday (Mar 31). The strikes were carried out at a time when an Israeli delegation was being hosted by Egypt to carry out a new round of truce talks with Hamas. The Israeli military claimed that they had killed a senior Islamic Jihad militant while carrying out the strike on a command centre in the Al-Aqsa Hospital's courtyard in central Gaza. Also Read: ‘US pressure will not stop us,’ says Netanyahu as Israel approves ‘operational plans’ for action in Rafah "The command centre and terrorists were struck precisely," the military said, adding that the strike was intended to minimise "harm to uninvolved civilians in the area of the hospital". "The Al-Aqsa Hospital building was not damaged and its functioning was not affected," it said. Israel says Hezbollah commander 'eliminated' in Lebanon Strike Israel's military claimed that they had "eliminated" a Hezbollah missile unit commander on Sunday (Mar 31) in an airstrike in Lebanon. The Israeli Air Force "struck a vehicle in the area of Kunin in Lebanon in which Ismail al-Zin was located," said the military. "Al-Zin was a significant commander in the Anti-Tank Missile Unit of Hezbollah's Radwan Forces," it added. The death of Al-Zin was confirmed by Hezbollah in a statement in which it was not clarified if he was part of Radwan, which is an elite unit. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant later said that the military will continue its operations against Hezbollah. "We will make them pay a price for every attack that comes out from Lebanon," Gallant said. Watch: ISIS calls for more attack in the Israel-Hamas war, Intelligence Agencies on high alert Israel submits proposal to dismantle UNRWA Meanwhile, a proposal has been submitted by Israel to dismantle UNRWA, which is the relief agency in the Palestinian territories, and move its staff to a replacement agency to ensure large-scale food deliveries are being made in Gaza, as per media reports. Over the weekend, Israel was rocked by protests carried out by thousands of people and the families of hostages against the government as they demanded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down from his position. (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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Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv to demonstrate against the Israeli government's handling of the situation in the Gaza Strip and this is for the 11th week in a row. Scuffles between security officials and demonstrators erupted as crowds from two different demonstrations joined each other demanding the government to step down.

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Israel's Supreme Court on Thursday (Mar 28) ordered the country's government to stop funding religious schools whose students don't follow Israel's mandatory military service. This comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the top court to defer by 30 days a deadline that gave his government until March 31 to come up with a new military conscription plan.&nbsp;

The plan is intended to address mainstream anger at exemptions granted to ultra-Orthodox Jews.

The favour of the ultra-Orthodox population — approximately 13 per cent of Israel's population — is important for Netanyahu. Two ultra-Orthodox parties have been coalition partners in successive Netanyahu-led governments, and the apex court's order can pose a serious threat to the PM's governing coalition.

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<h2>The conscription controversy</h2>

Israeli citizens are by law required to serve in the military and most Jewish men&nbsp;serve nearly three years in the military, followed by years of reserve duty, the women serve two mandatory years. &nbsp;

However, some citizens are exempt from this mandatory service. This includes ultra-Orthodox Jews (13 per cent of Israel's population) and the Arab minority (21 per cent of Israel's population).

While, as per Reuters, military conscriptions of ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews is a decades-old controversy, it has become especially sensitive these days.&nbsp;

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Due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the nation's armed forces, made up mostly of teenaged conscripts and older civilians mobilised for reserve duty, have been waging a nearly six-month-old war in the Gaza Strip.

Reuters reports that as per a senior Israeli official's estimates, only about five per cent of the nation's population was taking part in the Gaza war.&nbsp;

On Monday, a government-issued stay on mandatory conscription of the ultra-Orthodox will expire.

<h2>Ultra-Orthodox population reacts to Supreme Court order</h2>

Israel's ultra-Orthodox population has been demanding that their constituents be permitted to study in seminaries instead of serving in the military.&nbsp;

The two ultra-Orthodox parties — United Torah Judaism and Shas — in Netanyahu's religious-nationalist coalition, have strongly criticised the ruling, referring to it as a "mark of Cain".&nbsp;As per Reuters, they have pledged to fight for what they say is their constituents' "right" to remain in seminaries. However, as of now, they have not explicitly threatened to walk out of the government.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israel's Supreme Court on Thursday (Mar 28) ordered the country's government to stop funding religious schools whose students don't follow Israel's mandatory military service.

Israel's Supreme Court on Thursday (Mar 28) ordered the country's government to stop funding religious schools whose students don't follow Israel's mandatory military service. This comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the top court to defer by 30 days a deadline that gave his government until March 31 to come up with a new military conscription plan. The plan is intended to address mainstream anger at exemptions granted to ultra-Orthodox Jews. The favour of the ultra-Orthodox population — approximately 13 per cent of Israel's population — is important for Netanyahu. Two ultra-Orthodox parties have been coalition partners in successive Netanyahu-led governments, and the apex court's order can pose a serious threat to the PM's governing coalition. Also read | Israel cabinet minister Gantz threatens to quit if bill exempts ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service The conscription controversy Israeli citizens are by law required to serve in the military and most Jewish men serve nearly three years in the military, followed by years of reserve duty, the women serve two mandatory years. However, some citizens are exempt from this mandatory service. This includes ultra-Orthodox Jews (13 per cent of Israel's population) and the Arab minority (21 per cent of Israel's population). While, as per Reuters, military conscriptions of ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews is a decades-old controversy, it has become especially sensitive these days. Also read | International Court of Justice orders Israel to address famine in Gaza, ensure unhindered supply of food Due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the nation's armed forces, made up mostly of teenaged conscripts and older civilians mobilised for reserve duty, have been waging a nearly six-month-old war in the Gaza Strip. Reuters reports that as per a senior Israeli official's estimates, only about five per cent of the nation's population was taking part in the Gaza war. On Monday, a government-issued stay on mandatory conscription of the ultra-Orthodox will expire. Ultra-Orthodox population reacts to Supreme Court order Israel's ultra-Orthodox population has been demanding that their constituents be permitted to study in seminaries instead of serving in the military. The two ultra-Orthodox parties — United Torah Judaism and Shas — in Netanyahu's religious-nationalist coalition, have strongly criticised the ruling, referring to it as a "mark of Cain". As per Reuters, they have pledged to fight for what they say is their constituents' "right" to remain in seminaries. However, as of now, they have not explicitly threatened to walk out of the government. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel Supreme Court orders Netanyahu govt to halt funding for religious schools defying conscription

Judges at the United Nations’ top court, on Thursday (Mar 28) unanimously ordered Israel to take all the necessary and effective measures to ensure that basic food supplies enter Gaza without any delays amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Famine is setting in’</h2>

In their order, the judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) noted that Gazans are facing worsening conditions of life.&nbsp;

“The court observes that Palestinians in Gaza are no longer facing only a risk of famine…but that famine is setting in,” said the judges.

The court has asked Israel to take “all necessary and effective measures to ensure, without delay…the unhindered provision at scale by all concerned of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians throughout Gaza”.

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The recent measures were requested by South Africa as part of its ongoing case which accuses Israel of state-led genocide in Gaza.&nbsp;

The UN top court, in its Thursday order, reaffirmed the measures first outlined in January that Israel must take action to ensure unhindered delivery of food, water, electricity, fuel, hygiene and sanitation requirements, as well as medical supplies and medical care to Palestinians across Gaza.

Israel could do so “by increasing the capacity and number of land crossing points and maintaining them open for as long as necessary,” the judges added.&nbsp;

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The court has also ordered Israel to submit a report next month detailing how they have carried out its order.&nbsp;

<h2>‘No alternative’ to aid delivery by land</h2>

The ruling came after the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reiterated its call for “swift, safe and unimpeded humanitarian passage (of aid) through all crossings,” in a post on X. It added, “Time is of the essence.”

It also noted that there is “no alternative to large-scale deliveries of aid by land in Gaza.”&nbsp;

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This comes as several countries have been air-dropping aid into Gaza and using ships to deliver it to the enclave’s Mediterranean coast.&nbsp;

However, the UN and other organisations working in Gaza have called these methods expensive and inefficient, asking Israel to open all land crossings in the Palestinian enclave.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Judges at the United Nations’ top court, on Thursday (Mar 28) unanimously ordered Israel to take all the necessary and effective measures to ensure that basic food supplies enter Gaza without any delays amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Judges at the United Nations’ top court, on Thursday (Mar 28) unanimously ordered Israel to take all the necessary and effective measures to ensure that basic food supplies enter Gaza without any delays amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. ‘Famine is setting in’ In their order, the judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) noted that Gazans are facing worsening conditions of life. “The court observes that Palestinians in Gaza are no longer facing only a risk of famine…but that famine is setting in,” said the judges. The court has asked Israel to take “all necessary and effective measures to ensure, without delay…the unhindered provision at scale by all concerned of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians throughout Gaza”. WATCH | Israel war: IDF conducts fresh strikes in Lebanon The recent measures were requested by South Africa as part of its ongoing case which accuses Israel of state-led genocide in Gaza. The UN top court, in its Thursday order, reaffirmed the measures first outlined in January that Israel must take action to ensure unhindered delivery of food, water, electricity, fuel, hygiene and sanitation requirements, as well as medical supplies and medical care to Palestinians across Gaza. Israel could do so “by increasing the capacity and number of land crossing points and maintaining them open for as long as necessary,” the judges added. Also Read | Ukraine claims it downed 26 drones in latest Russian strikes The court has also ordered Israel to submit a report next month detailing how they have carried out its order. ‘No alternative’ to aid delivery by land The ruling came after the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reiterated its call for “swift, safe and unimpeded humanitarian passage (of aid) through all crossings,” in a post on X. It added, “Time is of the essence.” It also noted that there is “no alternative to large-scale deliveries of aid by land in Gaza.” Also Read | Palestinian Authority PM announces new cabinet, calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza This comes as several countries have been air-dropping aid into Gaza and using ships to deliver it to the enclave’s Mediterranean coast. However, the UN and other organisations working in Gaza have called these methods expensive and inefficient, asking Israel to open all land crossings in the Palestinian enclave. (With inputs from agencies)

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