Israel Hamas War

US officials, speaking anonymously, have expressed dissatisfaction with Netanyahu's response to key requests, with one official stating, "The situation sucks and we are stuck. The President's patience is running out." Senator Chris Van Hollen, in close contact with US officials, mentioned that they feel slapped in the face by the Netanyahu coalition repeatedly.

During a recent cabinet meeting, Netanyahu presented a 2024 budget proposal, seeking approval for tax increases and a uniform 3% reduction in the budgets of all government ministries to secure funding for the ongoing war against Hamas, as reported by Xinhua news agency.

Netanyahu affirmed, "No force will halt Israel, not The Hague (referring to the ICJ), not the axis of evil led by Iran, and not any other entity." He emphasized that the path to victory is underway, stating, "We are on the path to victory and will not cease until we achieve it."

Tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border escalated immediately after the Hamas attack, leading to Israel's response with heavy artillery directed towards southeastern Lebanon. On a subsequent Friday, confrontations persisted, resulting in an incident where Israeli forces from the Motella settlement fired upon a Lebanese civilian, causing serious injuries, as reported by a Lebanese military source to Xinhua.

Since the commencement of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7, a staggering 60,005 Palestinians have been wounded due to Israeli attacks.

The medication is expected to be delivered in the next few days.

Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip are facing a critical situation due to overcrowding, with 15 out of 36 hospitals partially functional, as per the World Health Organization.

According to CAM, South Africa's decision appears to be driven by a desire to score domestic political points and align with repressive regimes, rather than a genuine concern for justice.

The first path involves integrating Israel with security assurances from both regional countries and the US, along with a commitment to a Palestinian state or, at least, a pathway to its establishment.

Netanyahu accused Hamas of using Palestinian civilians as human shields, stating that the Israeli army is making every effort to minimize civilian casualties.