Senior Security Source Accepts Hamas Figure of 70,000 War Dead
Israeli media reported that a senior security source stated the military accepts that more than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed during the war in Gaza. The figure, previously released by the Hamas-run health ministry, had been met with skepticism by Israel, but has been deemed reliable by the UN, human rights groups, and widely cited by international media, according to BBC World.
The war began after the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, when about 1,200 people were killed and 251 were taken hostage, BBC World reported. Israel responded by launching a military campaign in Gaza, during which more than 70,000 people have died.
Keir Starmer Opens Door to UK Visit by Xi Jinping
Keir Starmer has opened the door to a UK visit from Xi Jinping after bilateral talks, marking a significant step towards rapprochement with China, The Guardian reported. The visit, the first by a UK prime minister to China in eight years, has been described by Starmer as putting the relationship in a stronger place. The potential return visit has drawn criticism from those in Britain critical of Beijing.
Journalist Bisan Owda Regains TikTok Account After Outcry
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda regained access to her TikTok account after it was banned, Al Jazeera reported. Owda stated that international media attention and pressure from nongovernmental organizations helped get her account back. Visitors and followers must now type her full username to find her account on the site.
Kurdish-Led Forces Being Pushed Back in Syria
Kurdish-led forces are being pushed back in Syria, causing the Kurds' semi-autonomous region to rapidly shrink, Sky News reported. Kurdish leaders warn that their way of life and their political future are under serious threat. Damascus is demanding that Kurdish forces disarm and integrate into the national army. According to Sky News, Kurdish fighters remain a sizeable military force.
Flooding Brings Devastation and Disease to Thousands in Mozambique
Devastating floods in Mozambique have brought devastation and disease to thousands, Sky News reported. "There is no food in this community - it is hard," Sky News' Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir reported. Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by the disaster in the country's Gaza province. The broken banks of the Limpopo River have created a vast sea of brown, stagnant water, submerging farms and leaving communities starving. Mercy Air is delivering food aid to the affected communities.
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