UN officials have reported that 90% of Gaza’s 2.1 million residents have been displaced by Israeli evacuation orders since the conflict began last October. The orders have forced many families to repeatedly flee, often under fire, into overcrowded and unsafe areas. International humanitarian law mandates the protection of civilians, but the ongoing displacement is exacerbating the already dire situation in Gaza.
In other news, US vice-president and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris called for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Israel-Gaza war during her speech at the Democratic National Convention. Israeli negotiators are currently in talks in Cairo, but hopes for a deal remain low due to Hamas’s demand for a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Meanwhile, rights groups have raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza following Israel’s recent evacuation orders in Deir al-Balah. Tank movements and airstrikes have resulted in civilian casualties, adding to the already high death toll in the conflict. Additionally, Palestinians are planning to introduce a UN resolution in September based on the recent UN court ruling declaring Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian territories unlawful.
Overall, the situation in Gaza remains dire, with civilians enduring displacement, attacks, and a lack of essential services. The international community continues to call for an end to the violence and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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