Key points
- Luxembourg hints at recognising a Palestinian state in September
- Israeli forces killed at least 92 Palestinians across Gaza on Monday
- 41 aid seekers were killed despite “pauses” in fighting
ISLAMABAD: At least 30 Palestinians were killed in Israel’s bombing of homes north of Nuseirat in central Gaza.
According to Al Jazeera, medical sources at the Al-Awda Hospital have confirmed the death toll.
Israeli forces killed at least 92 Palestinians across Gaza on Monday, including 41 aid seekers, despite “pauses” in fighting to deliver essential humanitarian aid.
Separately, an Israeli settler has shot dead Palestinian activist and teacher Odeh Muhammad Hadalin in Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank.
Israel “committing genocide”
The killings come at a time when Israeli human rights groups B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights have released reports saying Israel is “committing genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza.
The Government Media Office in Gaza accused Israel of “engineering starvation” through “systematic disorder” in Gaza.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has condemned the use of airdrops to deliver aid to Gaza, calling the approach “futile” and “cynical” amid the worsening humanitarian crisis.
Relentless assault
Despite growing international pressure, Israel has continued its relentless assault on the besieged enclave.
France told a UN conference co-chaired with Saudi Arabia on Monday that there was no alternative to a two-state solution between Israelis and the Palestinians.
The event was boycotted by Israel and branded a stunt by Washington.
“Only a political, two-state solution will help respond to the legitimate aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace and security. There is no alternative,” French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said at the start of the three-day meeting.
Palestinian statehood
Days before the conference, French President Emmanuel Macron announced he would formally recognise Palestinian statehood in September, provoking strong opposition from Israel and the United States.
Luxembourg hinted Monday that it could follow France and recognise a Palestinian state in September, with the possibility that other countries could announce similar plans when the conference resumes Tuesday.
“All states have a responsibility to act now,” said Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa at the start of the meeting, calling for an international force to help underwrite Palestinian statehood.
