Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills 31, Escalates Humanitarian Crisis Amid Leadership Disputes and International Tensions

May 20, 2024
Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills 31, Escalates Humanitarian Crisis Amid Leadership Disputes and International Tensions
  • Israeli airstrike in Nousseirat refugee camp kills at least 31 people, including women and children.

  • Total death toll in central Gaza now stands at 27, with additional casualties in Gaza City and northern region.

  • Israeli leaders, including PM Netanyahu, disagree on postwar governance in Gaza; calls for international intervention grow.

  • US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan proposes plan involving Saudi Arabia to aid Palestinian Authority in governing Gaza; Netanyahu opposes Palestinian statehood.

  • Criticism mounts against Netanyahu for allegedly prolonging conflict for political gain.

  • US expresses frustration with Israel’s actions, delays weapons shipment, and emphasizes need for humanitarian aid and ceasefire.

  • Israel repatriates body of Israeli killed by Hamas in Gaza.

  • President Biden supports peaceful protests against the war.

  • Indirect US-Iran negotiations continue in Oman.

  • University of Porto students protest and plan to continue demonstrations.

Summary based on 11 sources


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