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Israel violating Gaza truce

Israeli forces continue to kill and injure Palestinian civilians across the Gaza Strip, more than two months after the ceasefire agreement with Hamas entered into force. Israeli forces continued their violations of the ceasefire agreement on Sunday, launching attacks on the southern and central parts of the territory. Gaza’s medical sources reported at least six new fatalities and 17 injuries within 24 hours. The fatalities included a Palestinian child, who was killed by Israeli forces’ gunfire in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza. Another child was injured by Israeli gunfire in the al-Tuffah neighborhood of Gaza City. More than 370 civilians have been killed since the ceasefire took effect in October. The death toll from the Israeli genocide since October 2023 has risen to 70,360, leaving more than 171,000 others injured. Israeli forces also demolished buildings and opened fire in areas where they remain stationed east of Khan Yunis, as the regime’s artillery shelled areas north of Rafah, also in southern Gaza.

Plight of Palestinian prisoners

The International Committee of the Red Cross says Israel continues to prevent its teams from visiting Palestinian prisoners, despite growing reports about their deteriorating health conditions. The Red Cross said its teams have been unable to visit Palestinian prisoners in Israel’s jails since the Gaza genocide began in October 2023. The Red Cross said it is working to intensify efforts to reach detainees despite the restrictions placed on its operations. Earlier, the Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees' Affairs warned of the critical health conditions of Palestinians held in Israeli jails. Even Israel’s own media have corroborated these reports. The Times of Israel has reported severe weight loss, clear signs of malnutrition, and overcrowding in the regime’s jails. It also confirmed repeated physical abuse of Palestinians by prison guards. More than 9,300 Palestinians are currently imprisoned by Israel, including women and children. Reports say detainees face torture, abuse, malnutrition, and medical neglect, resulting in the deaths of dozens.

US-Venezuela standoff

The Venezuelan army has sworn in thousands of new soldiers as the United States intensifies military pressure on the oil-rich nation. Some 5,600 new soldiers were sworn in following President Nicolás Maduro’s call to expand military recruitment in the face of Washington’s threats of military aggression. Maduro's call came after the US deployed a fleet of warships, including the world’s largest aircraft carrier, to the Caribbean under the pretext of combating drug trafficking. Washington has also carried out deadly strikes on Venezuelan boats at sea, killing more than 80 people. Maduro says the US deployment is aimed at overthrowing him and seizing the country’s oil reserves. US President Donald Trump recently threatened Venezuela with an imminent land invasion, once again accusing Caracas of aiding the flow of drugs and migrants into the United States.

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