UN investigators say Israel is blocking access to victims of the October 7 attack

According to the Hamas-controlled enclave's Ministry of Health, Israeli bombardments on Tuesday April 16 targeted the Gaza Strip, particularly the southern city of Khan Yunis. According to the latter report, 46 deaths were reported in twenty-four hours.

The ministry also announced that 33,843 people have been killed and 76,575 wounded in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Movement on October 7, 2023.

The Israeli army withdrew from Khan Yunis in early April after months of fighting. The UN said there were unexploded bombs in the rubble. Including 500 kg bombs on schools and roadsAn on-site inspection followed the work, complicating damage assessment.

UN investigators say Israel is blocking access to victims of the October 7 attack

Israel “barriers” Reaching victims of Hamas attack on October 7 condemned UN investigators, pointed out “Lack of Cooperation” Israeli authorities.

“I regret that people in Israel who want to talk to us are being denied this opportunity because we cannot enter Israel.”Navi Pillay announced as head of the UN inquiry into human rights violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel.

The commission, set up by the UN Human Rights Council in 2021, reviewed the progress of its work before diplomats in Geneva during a meeting organized by Egypt.

M^me Pele, a former High Commissioner for Human Rights, former head of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and a former judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC), explained that the panel he chairs is investigating. “crimes” was committed during the October 7 offensive, as well as those committed by Israeli forces in Gaza and the West Bank. The commission will submit its findings in June, he said.

France announces its support for the delivery of Ukrainian grain to Gaza

After a meeting with World Food Program (WFP) Executive Director Cindy McCain, French Foreign Minister Stéphane Sejournay announced, On that day, “France's support in providing Ukrainian grains through WFP to citizens of the Gaza Strip facing food insecurity”.

More than 550 aid trucks reached the Gaza Strip in forty-eight hours, according to Israel and the UN.

Five hundred and fifty-three humanitarian aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip “for two days” After “Comprehensive Security Checks”, the Israeli military announced; The UN says this number is insufficient.

israeli army, “relevant” With Gokat, the Israeli body responsible for Palestinian civil affairs, Its efforts continue to allow hundreds of trucks of food and humanitarian aid to the residents of Gaza every day.”The army added in a statement that 126 trucks reached northern Gaza on Monday evening. Fifty-six food aid was also parachuted into Palestinian territory, the army said.

“There has been no significant change in the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza and better access to the north.” Gaza, UN for Palestinian refugees Agency (UNRWA), In a press release.

Since early April, UNRWA estimates that an average of 181 aid trucks have entered Gaza each day through the Rafah and Kerem Shalom access points. “Operational capacity of two border crossings and below target of 500 trucks per day”.

UN to donate $2.8 billion to Gaza and West Bank

The UN will on Wednesday launch an appeal for $2.8 billion (2.6 billion euros) in donations to help the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank in 2024, the head of the United Nations humanitarian office in the Palestinian territories announced.

“Tomorrow we are issuing a call for donations until the end of the year. Together with the humanitarian community, we are requesting $2.8 billion to help the 3 million people identified in the West Bank and Gaza.Andrea Di Domenico announced during a video press conference.

“Obviously 90% is for Gaza”He said the humanitarian program for 2024 was initially estimated at $4 billion but was reduced to $2.8 billion based on limits on humanitarian aid.

UN says 450 kg of unexploded bombs found in schools in Khan Yunis

UNRWA said 450kg of unexploded bombs were found in schools after Israeli troops withdrew from the town of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip during an “assessment mission”.

They met “The presence of explosives and unexploded ordnance, including 450 kg of explosives, in schools and roads pose significant obstacles to safe operations.”According to her.

The UN said that it was necessary. announced earlier in April “Millions of dollars and years of weapons and unexploded ordnance contaminating the Gaza Strip”.

Venice Biennale: Israel Pavilion closed until hostages are freed

The Israeli Pavilion in the 60s^e The Venice Art Biennale will close “unity” Until the release of the hostages in the hands of Hamas and the end of the cease-fire in Gaza, declared the exhibited artist and curators.

“The decision of the artist and curators is not intended to censor themselves or the exhibition; Instead, they choose to take a stand in solidarity with the hostages' families and the larger Israeli community calling for change.”They explain.

Titled “(M) Otherland” in French (“Motherland” and “Other Land”), the exhibition highlights director Ruth Bader's work on the relationship with the country of her birth through an installation video. “We have become news, no more art”The artist and director explained on Instagram.

“I strongly oppose cultural boycott, but because I think there is no right answer, and I can only do the best I can with the space I have, I want to add my voice to those who are crying, “Bring it back, an immediate cease-fire. Hostages, we can't take anymore.”She added.

The Israeli military has confirmed that a Hezbollah commander was killed in an attack in Lebanon

The Israeli military confirmed that a Hezbollah commander was killed in a strike in southern Lebanon, where the conflict between the pro-Iranian Lebanese Movement and Israel has intensified since October 7, 2023.

Israeli military aircraft “Hezbollah's Coastal Unit Commander Ismail Youssef Attacked and Removed”In the Aïn Baal region, a military press release says that this structure of the Lebanese Movement. “Participated in promoting and planning the firing of rockets and anti-tank missiles from the Lebanese coast towards Israel”.