Since the implementation of a new Israeli-backed aid system in Gaza a month ago, hundreds of Palestinians have reportedly been killed near distribution hubs in southern Gaza, according to health officials in the region.
Jens Laerke, a spokesman for the U.N., labeled the new aid hubs as “death traps,” emphasizing the dire situation by stating, “Gaza is the hungriest place on earth.” He noted that aid brought into the area is being seized almost immediately by the desperate population.
Additional aid efforts in northern Gaza have also faced significant challenges, with crowds overwhelming trucks delivering food supplies, such as flour, shortly after their arrival, as recounted by witnesses.
The recent aid system, managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, has limited operational hubs, primarily located in the south. This system was established following a nearly three-month blockade on aid deliveries to Gaza from March to May.
In related news, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provided further insights into the recent U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. They countered claims that the bombings merely delayed Iran's nuclear program by a few months.
Hegseth criticized media coverage of President Trump’s administration, while Caine highlighted the significant military resources involved in the operations, although neither offered a new evaluation of Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
In a video message, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed victory over Israel and the U.S. Following the U.S. strikes, the U.N.’s top nuclear watchdog reported that the centrifuges at one of the targeted sites, Fordo, were now “no longer operational.”
Meanwhile, in Kenya, the death toll from nationwide protests against government corruption and police brutality has risen to 16. Protests erupted on Wednesday, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of President William Ruto. Security forces responded with violence, deploying live ammunition, rubber bullets, and tear gas.
Irungu Houghton, executive director of Amnesty Kenya, indicated that most fatalities were due to gunshot wounds.
In other news, various global developments include concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on democratic elections, ongoing challenges to President Trump's domestic policy bill, and environmental issues linked to SpaceX activities.
In sports, Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40 years old, has signed a new contract to continue his career in Saudi Arabia, while preparations for Wimbledon are underway.
“Squid Game” returns today for its third and final season, continuing the story from its previous cliffhanger ending.
David Webb, a notable figure in exposing financial misconduct in Hong Kong, is facing challenges in continuing his mission of transparency as he nears the end of his life.
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