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‘Urgent need’ for shelter in Gaza

A dire warning from Gaza, where officials say flooding and winter conditions are creating a crisis worse than the war itself for nearly a million people living in tents in the southern al-Mawasi region. The Gaza Civil Defense said entire families have drowned due to heavy rains, and they lack the equipment to handle the severe flooding. The Khan Yunis municipality spokesperson is calling for pressure on the Israeli regime to allow needed equipment into the area. Meanwhile, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees stated that Gaza is in urgent need of shelter supplies, but Israel’s restrictions are blocking their delivery. Recent floods in Gaza have devastated thousands of tents. The US-Israeli genocidal war has destroyed 92% of residential buildings in Gaza, leaving displaced families in overcrowded, flooded tents, completely unprotected from the harsh winter.

South Africa probes mystery flight

South Africa is investigating the arrival of an unmarked plane carrying over 150 Palestinians from Gaza, which passed through the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Passengers said Israeli authorities ordered them to leave their belongings before boarding. The Israeli body controlling Gaza’s crossings claimed that the residents left after approval from a third country, though none was named. South African leader Ramaphosa said that it appeared the Palestinians who arrived in Johannesburg were being QUOTE flushed out of Gaza. The Palestinian Embassy in South Africa said the flight was arranged by an unregistered and misleading organization that exploited the tragic humanitarian conditions in Gaza. It didn’t name who chartered the flight, but an Israeli military official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said an organization called Al-Majd arranged the transport of the Palestinians. NGOs say Al-Majd is affiliated with Israel and is working to remove Palestinians from Gaza.

Iran's nuclear program

Iran’s envoy to the IAEA says any upcoming anti-Iranian resolution by the agency’s Board of Governors will not change the status of the country’s safeguards implementation. Reza Najafi made the remarks ahead of next week’s Board of Governors meeting, where the US, Britain, France, and Germany are set to introduce a resolution criticizing Iran's cooperation with the agency. They claim Iran has failed to provide the IAEA with the requested information regarding the status of its enriched uranium stockpiles. In response, Najafi criticized Washington and its allies for manipulating international bodies and urged member states to resist unilateral pressure. Najafi warned that Iran reserves the right to retaliate against any unlawful action. Tehran has already rejected calls by IAEA chief Rafael Grossi for immediate inspector access. Iran’s UN ambassador Saeed Iravani has said the suspension of inspections stems from the June attacks by Israel and the US.

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