British Foreign Minister James Cleverly has emphasized the importance of aid crossing into Gaza through the Rafah crossing, referring to it as a “lifeline” for the suffering people. However, he also stressed that this aid should not be a one-time occurrence. Through a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, Cleverly stated that the UK is actively advocating for humanitarian access to Gaza. This development comes as a convoy of twenty trucks carrying vital supplies of humanitarian aid entered Gaza from Egypt through the Rafah crossing. The aid, described by UN chief António Guterres as crucial for the survival of many Gazans, will be transferred from the Egyptian trucks onto Palestinian trucks. Israeli forces continue to target Hamas sites in Gaza, striking operational command centers, anti-tank missile launchers, and other infrastructure used by Hamas for terror purposes. Meanwhile, the U.S. embassy in Israel has announced the possibility of opening the Rafah border crossing for foreigners, providing them an opportunity to depart Gaza. However, they have cautioned that this may lead to a chaotic and unpredictable environment on both sides of the crossing. UN chief António Guterres expressed his distress at the situation, emphasizing the urgent need for aid to reach Gaza without delay. Similarly, thousands of people in Sydney, Australia, participated in a pro-Palestinian march, calling for an end to the Israeli bombardment of Gaza. This comes after over 100 Hamas targets were struck by the Israel Defense Forces in a recent overnight attack. In a heartwarming development, hostages, including American citizens, were freed by Hamas, bringing solace to their families. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged relentless efforts to return all remaining kidnapped individuals. President Joe Biden has suggested that Hamas’ attack was aimed at disrupting the normalization of ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, which he was actively trying to facilitate. He also expressed his support for families with unaccounted for Americans. As the situation escalates, Israel is intensifying its attacks on Gaza, causing further destruction.
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