Fresh protests are expected across the Middle East on Friday against Israel’s siege of Gaza, as aid agencies warn of the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the region. Hospitals in Gaza are running out of fuel and life-saving aid is stuck in Egypt. Israeli leaders have mobilized thousands of troops in preparation for a potential ground incursion to destroy Hamas and prevent further attacks on Israeli soil. US President Joe Biden expressed support for Israel’s war against Hamas but called for civilians in Gaza to be protected. The deepening divide between Western allies and Arab countries is evident as mass anti-Israel protests break out in support of the Palestinians trapped in Gaza.
The situation in Gaza has reached a critical point, with aid agencies warning that hospitals are running out of fuel and essential supplies. Israel has rallied troops, including over 300,000 reservists, in preparation for a potential ground incursion to destroy Hamas. US President Biden expressed support but also called for the protection of civilians in Gaza. This stance exposes the divide between Western allies and Arab countries, where mass protests in support of the Palestinians trapped in Gaza have erupted. Aid destined for Gaza is stuck in Egypt, despite diplomatic efforts to open the Rafah Crossing. The United Nations and other agencies are working to provide essential aid, but the situation remains uncertain.
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, protests against Israel’s siege are spreading across the Middle East. Hospitals in Gaza are running out of fuel and life-saving aid is stuck in Egypt. Israeli leaders have mobilized troops in preparation for a potential ground incursion. US President Biden expressed support for Israel’s war against Hamas but also called for the protection of civilians. This highlights the widening divide between Western nations and Arab countries, where mass protests in support of the Palestinians have erupted. Aid agencies are working to provide assistance, but the situation remains uncertain.
