As the war on Gaza enters its 44th day, international pressure and Western concern over Israel’s attacks continue to mount, with United States President Joe Biden calling for an independent Palestinian state “free from Hamas.” On the ground, the conflict around Al-Shifa Hospital continues to escalate; a visiting team from the World Health Organization marked it a “death zone.” LIVE UPDATES Update 9: The Palestinian Red Crescent Society, in collaboration with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, successfully evacuated 31 premature babies from Al-Shifa Hospital on 18 November. The ambulances carrying the babies are now on their way to the Emirates Hospital in Rafah. Update 8: A joint press conference between Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and European Union Foreign Policy Head Josep Borrell indicated that a hostage release deal is looming – pending “very minor” logistical issues, according to Al-Thani. “The deal is going through ups and downs from time to time throughout the last few weeks. But I think that you know I’m now more confident that we are close enough to reach a deal that can bring the people safely back…
War on Gaza Live Updates: Biden Calls for Hamas-Free Palestinian State, WHO Marks Al-Shifa Hospital a “Death Zone”
November 19, 2023
