The humanitarian situation in Gaza is taking a turn for the worse. As of 7 October, 2,750 Palestinians have been killed and 9,700 wounded as a result of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza. 1,000 of those killed are still stuck under the rubble, Hamas Interior Ministry Spokesperson Eyad Al Bozom revealed, warning of a resulting environmental catastrophe. Hopes for a ceasefire that would allow the entry of much-needed humanitarian aid have been shared by Palestinians, the international community, and concerned onlookers. Following Sunday’s 15 October meeting between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, two Egyptian security sources told Reuters that Egypt, Israel, and the United States have reached an agreement for a ceasefire in southern Gaza. The agreement, if confirmed, would have commenced at 0600 GMT on Monday, 16 October, which coincides with the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid and the evacuation of foreign nationals. Blinken confirmed that an agreement was reached regarding humanitarian aid, following his visit to Cairo. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to reject the reported agreement on Monday, 16 October, stating, “There…
More than 2,700 Palestinians Dead and 1,000 Trapped Under the Rubble as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify: Day 10
October 16, 2023
