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Gaza ceasefire agreement

A Geneva-based rights organization says although the Gaza ceasefire has been in effect for sixteen days, the humanitarian situation in the blockaded Strip remains dire. Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor said since the ceasefire started, about 8,500 aid trucks have entered Gaza, but only about 35 percent of them have reached its northern part. The organization said the deal included the provision of temporary shelters like tents and mobile homes in northern Gaza, but Israel has not fulfilled its end of the agreement in this regard. Euro-med added that although around 120,000 tents are needed, only 9,500 have been supplied, most of which are small and of poor quality. It noted that Gaza is receiving half of the agreed-upon amount of fuel and gasoline needed to run the basic services. About 85-percent of Gaza’s water wells have also been destroyed, and Israel has forbidden the importation of supplies to repair them. The problem also extends to medical devices, as none of the equipment needed to resume hospital operations has arrived in Gaza.

Israel's West Bank incursions

Tensions are simmering across the occupied West Bank, as Israeli forces continue their deadly incursions into Palestinian towns and cities. The regime’s forces raided the town of Sa’ir, near the city of al-Khalil, injuring at least one Palestinian. They also continued their aggression against the cities of Jenin and Tulkarm, and their refugee camps. In Tulkarm, Israeli forces raided and vandalized homes for the eighth day, forcing their residents to flee, and detaining a number of civilians. The raid on Jenin also continued for the 14th day, with its mayor calling for international intervention to prevent a massive humanitarian disaster. Meanwhile, Israeli settlers stormed the headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in the East al-Quds. The attack followed the recent enactment of two Israeli parliament laws, banning UNRWA’s operations in the occupied city. The Palestinian health ministry says at least 70 Palestinians, including 10 children, have been killed by Israeli forces across the occupied West Bank since the start of this year.

Condemning Israeli crimes

Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the escalation of Israel’s violent attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, especially the city of Jenin and its refugee camp. Ministry’s spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, slammed the regime for killing Palestinian civilians, arbitrary detentions, and destruction of people’s homes. He reiterated international organizations’ warning about the extension of Israel’s genocidal campaign to the West Bank simultaneous with the Gaza ceasefire. Baghaei urged the international community, especially Islamic and regional countries, to show a serious reaction and prevent repetition of Israel’s heinous crimes in the West Bank. He also slammed the inaction of the United Nations and its Security Council in the face of the Israel genocide of Palestinians in the occupied territories. Baghaei urged the International Criminal Court and international humanitarian institutions to fulfill their legal and humane duties in the face of the ongoing Israeli crimes in the West Bank and Gaza.

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