In the Gaza Strip, where fierce fighting continues, the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan began on the 11th, with no prospect of a cessation of fighting.
The EU (European Union) and other organizations are planning to transport supplies by sea in an effort to alleviate food shortages in the Gaza Strip, but the situation remains dire, with more than 20 people already dying from malnutrition.
Ramadan, the holiest month in which Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during the day, began in the Gaza Strip on the 11th.
Mediating countries such as Qatar and Egypt regarding negotiations between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas had aimed to reach an agreement on a cessation of fighting and the release of hostages by Ramadan, but the negotiations were not completed due to the wide gap in the positions of both sides. did not.
Reuters reported on the 10th that Egypt is continuing to approach both sides, but there is still no prospect of a cessation of fighting.
Meanwhile, in the Gaza Strip, Israeli military attacks continued on the 10th, with local health officials saying 31,045 people had died, with many others dying from malnutrition and dehydration due to lack of food and other supplies. It was revealed that there were 25 people.
In response to European Union President von der Leyen's decision to begin transporting goods by sea to the Gaza Strip in an effort to alleviate the food shortage situation, support groups in the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus It appears that the ship is preparing to leave port.
According to the aid organization transporting the food, the ship is carrying 200 tons of food.
However, the food situation is far from improving, and there is still no prospect of a cessation of fighting, and the humanitarian situation is becoming even more severe, requiring urgent action.
President Biden aims to achieve an early cessation of hostilities
On the 10th, US President Biden issued a statement saying, ``This holy month comes at a time of untold suffering. The fighting in the Gaza Strip has caused great suffering to the Palestinian people.'' I appealed to the attitude of being close to each other.
"The United States will continue to lead the international community's efforts to deliver more humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip by land, air, and sea."
Furthermore, President Biden stated, ``The United States will work toward an immediate and sustained cessation of fighting for at least six weeks as part of negotiations toward the release of the hostages,'' indicating that the United States intends to aim for an early cessation of fighting. I emphasized.