Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 7, 2024
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Hamas accuses Israel of thwarting mediation efforts in Cairo as Gaza faces apocalyptic conditions due to blocked humanitarian aid and starvation, prompting calls for a ceasefire and emergency measures. The Biden Administration quietly approves weapon sales to Israel amid civilian deaths, while Houthi missile attacks in the Gulf of Aden prompt retaliation from US and UK forces.
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- Hamas accuses Israel of disrupting mediation efforts, leading to the breakdown of talks in Cairo.
- Humanitarian organizations warn of dire conditions in Gaza, with blocked aid causing starvation and a looming famine.
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Recent questions
What is the current situation in Gaza?
Delegates left Cairo talks without an agreement, accusing Israel of thwarting mediation efforts. Gaza's death toll has surpassed 30,800 with 72,000 wounded in 5 months. Refugees International warns of apocalyptic conditions due to blocked humanitarian aid, leading to starvation.
How are countries aiding Gaza?
Countries conduct air drops into Gaza, but the World Food Program cautions it's a last resort and won't prevent famine. South Africa seeks emergency measures at the International Court of Justice to order a ceasefire in Gaza.
What actions did the Biden Administration take?
The Biden Administration quietly approved over 100 weapon sales to Israel amid civilian deaths. Palestinian Americans at the UN Security Council press for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
What recent conflict occurred in the Gulf of Aden?
Houthi missile attack in the Gulf of Aden kills three on a commercial ship; US and UK forces retaliate in Yemen.
How is the situation in Gaza being addressed?
Delegates left Cairo talks without an agreement, accusing Israel of thwarting mediation efforts. Refugees International warns of apocalyptic conditions in Gaza due to blocked humanitarian aid, leading to starvation. South Africa seeks emergency measures at the International Court of Justice to order a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Summary
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"Israel thwarts Gaza mediation, famine looms"
- Hamas delegates left Cairo talks without an agreement, accusing Israel of thwarting mediation efforts.
- Israel reportedly boycotted recent talks; Gaza's death toll has surpassed 30,800 with 72,000 wounded in 5 months.
- Refugees International warns of apocalyptic conditions in Gaza due to blocked humanitarian aid, leading to starvation.
- Countries conduct air drops into Gaza, but World Food Program cautions it's a last resort and won't prevent famine.
- South Africa seeks emergency measures at the International Court of Justice to order a ceasefire in Gaza.
- The Biden Administration quietly approved over 100 weapon sales to Israel amid civilian deaths.
- Houthi missile attack in the Gulf of Aden kills three on a commercial ship; US and UK forces retaliate in Yemen.
- Palestinian Americans at the UN Security Council press for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
