Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli UN school attack and calls for ceasefire, WHO highlights severe injuries in Gaza.
Saudi Arabia has condemned the Israeli attack on a UN school in Gaza that killed at least 34 people, including UN personnel, and has called for an immediate ceasefire and protection of civilians.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization reports that over 25% of the 95,000 individuals injured in Gaza face life-changing conditions, highlighting the devastating impact of ongoing conflict on the region’s already strained healthcare system.
Amidst these harrowing events, a story of resilience emerges from Doha, where nine-year-old Palestinian Mahmoud Youssef Ajjour, who lost his arms in an attack, dreams of becoming a pilot while receiving treatment in Qatar.
In another significant development, Turkiye is seeking an independent UN inquiry into the killing of US-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi during a protest in the West Bank, aiming to bring attention to the circumstances surrounding her death.
Simultaneously, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian continues his visit to Iraqi Kurdistan, meeting with regional leaders to strengthen bilateral ties, amidst ongoing regional tensions.
Finally, in Russia, the closed-door trial of three lawyers for the late opposition leader
Alexei Navalny has begun, as authorities continue their crackdown on Navalny’s supporters following his death in prison.