Title: Iran Warns U.S. of Severe Consequences if Ceasefire in Gaza is Not Implemented
Subtitle: WHO Reports Over 100 Attacks on Healthcare Facilities in Gaza
Iran’s Minister of Defense, Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani, has issued a warning to the United States stating that they will face severe consequences if they fail to implement a ceasefire in Gaza. Ashtiani’s remarks came in response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. He urged the immediate cessation of hostilities to avoid any further escalation. These statements were reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency on Sunday.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented a staggering 102 attacks on healthcare facilities in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the conflict on October 7. According to the WHO, these attacks have resulted in 504 fatalities, 459 injuries, damage to 39 facilities, and the affecting 31 ambulances. The majority of these attacks have occurred in Gaza City. It should be noted that CNBC was unable to independently verify these figures.
The Palestinian health ministry in Gaza, which is run by Hamas, has estimated that over 9,200 people have been killed in Gaza so far. On the Israeli side, over 1,400 people have been reported killed, with the majority of casualties resulting from a Hamas terror attack on October 7.
In a tragic incident, 21 Palestinians, mostly women and children, from one family were killed in Israeli strikes targeting Gaza overnight. The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed that the victims belonged to the Abu Hasira family and that their house was shelled during the attack. Reuters was unable to independently verify this information.
Amihai Eliyahu, a junior minister in the Israeli government, has been suspended after suggesting that dropping an atomic bomb on Gaza could be an option. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly distanced himself from Eliyahu’s comments, stating that they are not based in reality. He emphasized that Israel and the IDF are operating in accordance with international law to avoid harming innocent civilians.
Over 50 Palestinians, mostly women and children, were reportedly killed in an Israeli bombardment of Gaza’s Maghazi camp. The exact number of casualties could not be independently verified, as Reuters did not receive a response from the Israeli military. The Gaza Health Ministry confirmed that scores of severely injured people were being treated in local hospitals.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has stated that Gaza must become part of an independent Palestinian state once the Israel-Hamas conflict is resolved. Erdogan expressed Turkey’s support for a two-state solution and emphasized the need to maintain the rights and sovereignty of the Palestinian people.
Rescue operations are underway in Gaza as first responders dig through destroyed homes to find survivors of the airstrikes. Firefighters are working tirelessly to extinguish fires and extract victims from the wreckage.
President Joe Biden has hinted at progress in convincing Israel to pause its attacks. While addressing the issue, he expressed hope for a peaceful resolution and emphasized the United States’ commitment to finding a solution that ensures the safety and wellbeing of all parties involved.
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