And now think of the 25,000 tons of explosives (equivalent to two nuclear bombs) used against buildings largely identified as targets by Artificial Intelligence, the unguided munitions (“dumb bombs”) and 2000-pound “bunker buster” bombs launched on densely populated areas and…

'In the north, infants and young children have begun to die of malnutrition and dehydration.
Across the border, food and clean water wait.
But UNRWA is denied permission to deliver this aid and save lives' - UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini

“Journalists have been attacked without… justification. They must at least be afforded protection as they are doing their noble job. They are humans before being journalists.”

Al Jazeera English correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum has spent over six months reporting from the ground…

Gaza crisis: Aid agencies launch $2.8 billion appeal, say ‘critical changes’ needed to access besieged enclave + help West Bank. UN Humanitarian Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus World Health Organization (WHO) UNICEF

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In Gaza, over 1% of the population has been killed, and more than 75% has been displaced.

An unknown number of people are buried under rubble.

People in Gaza need urgent help, but more than anything, they need peace.

A new mass grave has been discovered at al-Shifa Hospital where a two-week siege by Israeli forces turned the facility into a graveyard and put what was once Gaza’s largest medical complex out of service ⤵️

“Nobody wants a wider regional war. But we arguably are on the precipice of that right now,” says former US Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper.

“This could get very big, very quickly,” he adds, but criticizes the Biden administration's response, arguing that Israel has to respond.

“The aggression that took place against the diplomatic consulate in Damascus was a blatant violation to the international law, which pushed Iran to retaliate,” Iraq’s Prime Minister محمد شياع السوداني tells me. “And that’s what we’re working on controlling now.”

A fragmented world needs a common path forward.

September’s Summit of the Future represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to come together to tackle the challenges of today & safeguard #OurCommonFuture . un.org/en/summit-of-t…

#UNGA ’s first-ever Sustainability Week is bringing world leaders together to explore and advance global sustainability measures in all economic activities, including tourism, transport, infrastructure & more.

Use #ChooseSustainability to engage.
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'As starvation and man-made famine spread, the humanitarian needs of people in #Gaza are increasing'- follow UNRWA Partners for updates

Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down Highway 101 on the Golden Gate Bridge, blocking traffic on the iconic bridge in San Francisco v.aa.com.tr/3192558

The war in #Sudan enters its second year today.
It has triggered the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. We must put an end to this man-made disaster.

Ahead of the meeting in Paris, my joint Op ED w/ Commissioner Janez Lenarčič on The Standard Digital

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#Gaza : “It’s full of the smell of death” - more via UNFPA

“We’re not really in control of the situation,” says fmr US Amb. to Israel Daniel Kurtzer, after “a major escalation & major change in the rules of the game” with Iran’s strikes on Israel. So is the US being dragged towards a war with Iran it doesn’t want? “I think that’s for sure.”

“This is the biggest cohort of pediatric amputees in history,” a reconstructive surgeon who specializes in pediatric trauma said, of the record number of children who have been injured in the war in Gaza. nyer.cm/oHpyFZz

Volkswagen sales after this video 📈😁

A displaced Palestinian returns to Khan Yunis city in his vehicle which was destroyed during the israeli aggression

Deeply concerned about the unfolding situation in the #MiddleEast .

I strongly call upon all parties to exercise the utmost restraint to avoid further escalation of tension in the region.

This is a moment that calls for wise and prudent judgement.

Full statement:…

. #Iran state-run news agency says Iran has fired ballistic missiles at targets inside #Israel theglobeandmail.com/world/article-…

#Gaza : Israel’s responsibility does not end when aid is dropped off at the border.

It must reach civilians in a safe, effective and sufficient manner.

That means allowing more routes in, ensuring security and facilitating humanitarian operations, stresses Jamie McGoldrick. 🔊⬇️