- Ongoing Conflict: Israeli forces have intensified their assault on Gaza, resulting in at least 43 casualties within the past day. Among the wounded are five children near a hospital in central Deir el-Balah, shortly after a temporary pause in fighting for the polio vaccination campaign ended on Tuesday.
- International Appeal: Palestinian Health Minister Majid Abu Ramadan has urged the global community to press Israel to cease bombings, allowing the continuation of the crucial polio vaccination campaign.
News Briefs:
- Australian Senator Questions Missing Evidence in Aid Worker Investigation:
- Senator Mehreen Faruqi has raised concerns about missing Israeli drone footage in the investigation into the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza. The footage reportedly lacked translation from Hebrew, prompting a letter to Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong to ensure justice is served.
2. US Woman Indicted for Attempted Drowning of Palestinian-American Child:
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- Elizabeth Wolf, 42, has been indicted in Texas for attempting to drown a three-year-old Palestinian-American girl in an alleged hate crime. This incident underscores rising threats against Palestinian-Americans amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.
3. Red Sea Tanker Salvage Operations Halted:
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- The EU’s naval mission reports that salvage teams have deemed it unsafe to tow the damaged oil tanker MV Sounion, which was struck in a Houthi attack. The Houthis claim their Red Sea assaults are in solidarity with Palestinians and will cease when Israel ends its assault on Gaza.
- Saudi Firm Denies Its Tanker Was Targeted in Red Sea:
- Bahri, a Saudi shipping company, refutes US military claims that its tanker Amjad was hit in a Houthi attack. Despite the Yemeni rebels claiming responsibility for targeting another vessel, the Blue Lagoon, they made no mention of Amjad. Both ships sustained no major damage and continue their voyages.
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