Israeli forces conducted predawn airstrikes across Gaza Strip on May 14, killing at least 60 Palestinians in predawn airstrikes that intensified an already dire humanitarian situation. Attacks targeted densely populated areas including residential buildings and refugee camps with significant casualties reported in Jabalia and Khan Younis; women, children and journalists were all victims, with one journalist killed when an airstrike hit Nasser Hospital – as reported by Hurriyet Daily News + Spectrum News +4. These strikes come against a backdrop of mounting international condemnation of Israel’s two-month blockade on Gaza. Russia, China and the UK have voiced strong objections to an aid distribution proposal made by US and Israeli officials that failed to meet Gazan civilian population needs; instead they have demanded immediate lifting of the blockade to allow unrestricted humanitarian access. For more details see Al Jazeera or Abb Takk News for updates. China’s UN ambassador, Fu Cong, stressed the necessity of resumed humanitarian assistance to meet people’s needs; UK UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward called upon Israel to lift its blockade due to worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza. These statements can be found on Hurriyet Daily News as well as Al Jazeera. Since October 2023, over 52,800 Palestinians have been killed as the conflict escalated into open warfare between Israel and Hamas, and approximately 90% of their population displaced due to blockades that limit food, medicine and essential supplies entering Gaza from Egypt and Israel. Spectrum News +2 AP News = 20 @ ElHuffPost Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly reiterated that military operations will continue until Hamas is completely defeated, and supported an ambitious proposal to facilitate voluntary Palestinian emigration from Gaza – coordinated with Trump’s administration. AP News The ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis have resulted in calls from international stakeholders for immediate action from all involved. UN experts have warned of potential mass annihilation of Palestinians due to global inaction; aid organizations continue to experience difficulties providing assistance due to blockades and hostilities that impede delivery. As Gaza continues to experience dire conditions, key international players’ rejection of US-Israeli aid plan underlines the urgency for an effective response that alleviates suffering amongst Palestinian people.
