In the Gaza Strip, where the humanitarian situation continues to be critical due to Israeli military operations, local health authorities say that as of the 14th, 20 people have been killed as residents waiting for aid supplies in the north were attacked by the Israeli military. Announced.
On the other hand, the Israeli military denies that the report that there was an attack is false.
*We will keep you updated on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of March 15, Japan time.
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Northern Gaza Strip: 20 dead, 155 injured
Central Gaza Strip “8 people dead” local media
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Israeli military: ``Reports of an attack are false''
Food shortages in the Gaza Strip: calls from the international community to improve the humanitarian situation grow stronger
US State Department ``measures to ensure effective distribution of aid supplies'' to Israel
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US Democratic Senate leader criticizes Israeli Prime Minister
Japanese government provides approximately 15 million yen in emergency support to children in the Gaza Strip
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Northern Gaza Strip: 20 dead, 155 injured
Central Gaza Strip “8 people dead” local media
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Israeli military: ``Reports of an attack are false''
Food shortages in the Gaza Strip: calls from the international community to improve the humanitarian situation grow stronger
US State Department ``measures to ensure effective distribution of aid supplies'' to Israel
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US Democratic Senate leader criticizes Israeli Prime Minister
Japanese government provides approximately 15 million yen in emergency support to children in the Gaza Strip
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Northern Gaza Strip: 20 dead, 155 injured
Health authorities in the Gaza Strip said that as of the 14th, 20 people who had been taken to Shifa Hospital had died and 155 people had been injured after Israeli forces attacked residents who were waiting for food and other humanitarian aid in Gaza City in the north. announced that they had done so.
Middle Eastern satellite television station Al Jazeera reported that injured people were being brought to Shifa hospital one after another, and footage showed people being treated lying on the floor in rooms with few beds.
Central Gaza Strip “8 people dead” local media
On the 14th, Palestinian local media reported that eight people in the central Gaza Strip, which is facing severe food shortages, were killed in an Israeli airstrike as they waited for food distribution.
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Israeli military: ``Reports of an attack are false''
The Israeli military posted a statement on social media on the 15th, denying that ``reports that the Israeli military attacked dozens of people in Gaza at an aid distribution point are false.''
In the Gaza Strip, where many people are dying while waiting for humanitarian aid supplies, it is difficult to bring in food and other items by land due to the fighting and checkpoints by the Israeli military, so countries such as the United States and Jordan are using parachutes from transport planes. They are using it to drop food, but the situation has not improved.
Food shortages in the Gaza Strip: calls from the international community to improve the humanitarian situation grow stronger
Health authorities in the Gaza Strip say that 27 children in the north have died due to malnutrition, and food shortages are becoming serious in the Gaza Strip, and the international community is calling for improvements to the humanitarian situation. is becoming stronger again.
At a press conference on the 14th, Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry said, ``A ceasefire is needed as soon as possible.We must increase the amount of aid supplies, but the situation is becoming complicated due to Israel's arbitrary decisions.'' "There is," he said.
The European Union's parliament also adopted a resolution calling on Israel to open all checkpoints to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza Strip quickly.
The situation continues to be difficult for food and other supplies to enter the Gaza Strip due to the effects of fighting and inspections by the Israeli military, but the Israeli military stated on the 14th that ``Israel does not place any restrictions on aid supplies entering the Gaza Strip.'' He emphasizes that the importation of supplies is not being hindered.
US State Department ``measures to ensure effective distribution of aid supplies'' to Israel
U.S. State Department Spokesman Miller told a press conference on the 14th, ``We want Israel to take steps to minimize civilian casualties. "I hope that measures will be taken to ensure that relief supplies are distributed effectively, without the need for emergency supplies," he said, once again calling on Israel to protect civilians.
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US Democratic Senate leader criticizes Israeli Prime Minister
On the 14th, Majority Leader Schumer, the top member of the U.S. Senate, the Democratic Party, gave a speech in Congress regarding the Israeli-Palestinian situation.
In this regard, House Minority Leader Schumer said of Prime Minister Netanyahu, who leads a coalition government with far-right parties, ``Prime Minister Netanyahu has prioritized his own political survival over the national interest and has lost his way.'' "We have tolerated too many sacrifices and have reduced support for Israel to historic levels in the international community."
Regarding the realization of peace through ``two-state coexistence'' between Israel and Palestine, which the Biden administration should aim for, he said, ``Prime Minister Netanyahu is one of the obstacles.'' Holding elections at a time when the war is beginning to come to an end.'' "This will give Israelis an opportunity to express their views on the post-war outlook," he said, insisting that elections are needed to elect a new leader.
House Minority Leader Schumer is a Jewish politician who has consistently supported Israel.
Regarding this remark, which could be interpreted as a call for the Netanyahu administration to step down, the US State Department said it was ``different from the Biden administration's position,'' but it is attracting attention because it was made by a member of the ruling party's parliamentary leadership.
Japanese government provides approximately 15 million yen in emergency support to children in the Gaza Strip
The Japanese government announced on the 14th that it has decided to provide emergency aid of $100,000, or approximately 15 million yen, through UNESCO, to support children and students in the Gaza Strip, where the humanitarian situation has worsened due to Israeli military operations. Announced.
Specifically, the funds will be used to cover the costs of counseling children and students living as evacuees in Rafah and Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, as well as training to equip mental health care workers with specialized knowledge. I am trying to do this.
As a result, approximately 2,000 children and students in the Gaza Strip will be able to receive support, and approximately 2,000 people who will support them will receive training. The government says it will persistently continue its diplomatic efforts to calm down the situation.
Ambassador Yudai Kano of the Permanent Mission of Japan to UNESCO in Paris, France, told reporters, ``By Japan taking the initiative in providing assistance, we can encourage other countries to provide similar assistance.'' .