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Israel Leaves UN Rights Body as Palestinians Reject Trump’s Gaza Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, calling it "remarkable" and urging action. However, Palestinians have strongly rejected the idea, saying they will never leave their land.
UNICEF: Living Conditions in Gaza Are Extremely Dangerous
Tess Ingram, a UNICEF representative in Gaza, described the dire conditions families are facing. Many are forced to live in makeshift shelters made of plywood and tarpaulin. Children are especially at risk, with some dying from hypothermia due to exposure to cold weather.
She highlighted the urgent need for aid, stating that over 600 trucks of supplies are required daily, but even that would not be enough. Clean water is also scarce because Israel’s blockade prevents access to essential materials like pipes and fuel needed for repairs.
US Senator Dismisses Trump’s Gaza Plan
Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville downplayed Trump’s statement about the U.S. "taking over" Gaza. He told CNN that Trump does not want military involvement, as it would be a "no-win situation."
Trump’s plan has faced global criticism, with many calling it illegal and harmful to efforts for peace between Israel and Palestine.
Israeli Defense Minister Plans Mass Palestinian Exodus
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the military to prepare a plan allowing Gaza residents to leave if they choose. He suggested that countries like Spain, Ireland, and Norway should accept them.
Katz accused these nations of hypocrisy for criticizing Israel’s actions while refusing to take in displaced Palestinians. He also blamed Hamas for preventing people from leaving Gaza.
Israeli Soldiers Arrest Palestinians in West Bank Raids
Israeli forces arrested several Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. A young man was taken from the Balata refugee camp near Nablus, while another was arrested in Silwan, near the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.
These arrests are part of Israel’s ongoing operations in Palestinian territories, which have led to widespread displacement and destruction.
Palestine’s UN Envoy: ‘Loving Our Land is in Our DNA’
Palestinian UN representative Riyad Mansour responded to Trump’s plan, saying Palestinians will never abandon their homeland.
“For us, loving our country is in our DNA,” he said. “Whether our homes are standing or destroyed, we will rebuild and remain strong.”
Israeli Military Operations Displace 26,000 in the West Bank
For over two weeks, Israeli forces have been conducting large-scale military raids in the northern West Bank, especially in Jenin and Tulkarem. The Israeli army claims these are "counterterrorism" operations, but they have forced 26,000 Palestinians to flee their homes.
Reports indicate that residential areas are being destroyed, mirroring Israel’s actions in Gaza. Many Palestinians have been killed, and entire neighborhoods have been leveled.
Save the Children: Aid Reaches Gaza, But Children Still Suffer
Some aid trucks that were blocked from entering Gaza for months have finally arrived. However, Save the Children’s CEO, Inger Ashing, warned that the supplies are nowhere near enough.
Children in Gaza still lack basic needs like food, clean water, shelter, and medical care. She urged for greater efforts to support those suffering.
China’s UN Envoy: Trump’s Gaza Plan Makes No Sense
China’s UN Ambassador, Fu Cong, criticized Trump’s proposal to displace Palestinians, calling it “beyond comprehension.”
He pointed out that Arab nations have rejected the idea, and China firmly opposes any attempts to change the demographics of occupied Palestinian land.
Iran Condemns Trump’s ‘Shocking’ Plan for Gaza
Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected Trump’s plan, calling it an attack on international law and the UN Charter.
Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the plan aims to wipe out the Palestinian people and must be strongly opposed. He accused the U.S. of enabling Israel’s aggression against Gaza.
Israeli Forces Injure Three Palestinians in Jordan Valley
Israeli soldiers attacked three Palestinians at the Hamra checkpoint in the northern Jordan Valley. Medical teams from the Palestinian Red Crescent treated them for severe injuries.
Israeli forces have been stationed at the checkpoint for two years and frequently prevent Palestinians from crossing.
