‘Planting to preserve our dignity’: Gaza farmers remain cut off from their land

Tony Blair has been excluded from Donald Trump's proposed Gaza 'peace board' following the announcement of a 20-point plan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in the region. This decision comes amid rising tensions and objections from Arab and Muslim nations regarding Blair's involvement.

More than 9,000 children in Gaza were hospitalized for acute malnutrition in October, according to the latest UN figures, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis despite a ceasefire declared two months ago. Aid agencies report that Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid shipments continue, exacerbating the situation for the 2.2 million Palestinians in Gaza, many of whom are suffering from the effects of prolonged conflict and displacement.

Hamas has announced that it will delay the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement until Israel ceases its military operations, reopens the Allenby border crossing, and allows more humanitarian aid into Gaza. This statement reflects ongoing tensions and the precarious nature of the ceasefire, which has been in place for nearly two months.

During a ceasefire in Gaza, a young girl named Sundus was shot, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region. Reports indicate that she did not receive adequate medical care, raising concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Reporters Without Borders has reported that Israel has been the deadliest country for journalists for three consecutive years, with 29 Palestinian reporters among the 67 journalists killed globally in 2023. This alarming statistic highlights the ongoing violence in Gaza, where nearly 220 journalists have died since the conflict escalated in October 2023.

Gaza is currently buried under approximately 68 million tons of rubble, a staggering amount that highlights the extensive destruction caused by ongoing military operations. If this debris were spread over Manhattan, it would equate to 215 pounds on every square foot, illustrating the scale of the devastation.

Israel is currently investigating reports that its troops killed a three-year-old child in southern Gaza, a claim that the Israeli military has stated it is unaware of. This incident comes amid ongoing violence and military operations in the region, raising concerns about civilian casualties.

Eyal Zamir, Israel's military chief, announced that the 'yellow line' delineating Gaza under Donald Trump's ceasefire plan will serve as a new border for Israel, allowing the country to maintain control over more than half of Gaza, including key agricultural areas and the border with Egypt.