Slamming Israeli aggression
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has once again called for international actions to deal with the ongoing Israeli aggression against Syria. Esmaeil Baqaei, in his weekly presser, condemned the Israeli seizure of more Syrian territories. He referred to the regime’s invasion of a buffer zone near the occupied Golan Heights and the continued advances into Syrian villages. Baqaei also expressed hope for a peaceful transition of government in Damascus. While responding to a question regarding the reopening of Iranian embassy in Syria, the spokesman said that the diplomatic mission will resume its activities as soon as the necessary conditions are provided and the security of the personnel is ensured. Baqaei also said Iranian presence in Syria was to fight against terrorism and prevent it spillover to the region. The spokesman said the future of Syria should be decided by Syrians and that regional countries must help them in this process.
US-Israeli Gaza genocide
The World Health Organization has raised the alarm about the situation of hospitals in northern Gaza amid Israel’s unrelenting strikes, describing their conditions as appalling. WHO’s chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, made the comments after a humanitarian team finally reached northern Gaza's only functioning hospitals. Tedros warned that Israel’s relentless strikes on hospitals have left them without specialized personnel for surgical and maternal care. He added that the attacks have resulted in further damage to Gaza hospitals and their oxygen and electricity supplies. Calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, WHO’s chief urged for the protection of health care in the blockaded territory. The agency also announced that efforts to deliver desperately needed supplies have been repeatedly hampered amid Israel’s onslaught on Gaza. According to Palestinian officials, hospitals and health care facilities have been among Israel's main targets during the regime's genocidal war on the besieged territory, which started in October last year.