The ongoing conflict in Gaza has taken a devastating turn as Israel continues its military operations, targeting residential areas in Western Rafah, resulting in the deaths of four Palestinians and injuring sixteen others. This brutal escalation comes as the United Nations Special Assembly is set to convene today to discuss Palestine’s membership bid, with the General Assembly expected to vote on a resolution proposed by the United Arab Emirates.
According to the United Nations, the relentless bombardment of residential areas in Rafah has already claimed the lives of 110 Palestinians, with over 240 others injured. The death toll in Gaza has reached nearly 35,000, a grim reminder of the devastating impact of Israel’s military actions on the civilian population.
The United Nations Special Assembly is a crucial step in the international community’s efforts to address the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Pakistan’s permanent representative, Munir Akram, has emphasized that the Security Council should reconsider its decisions in light of the escalating violence.