The latest news from the Middle East shows a situation that remains tense. On October 22, the Israeli army announced that it had “mistakenly” struck an Egyptian position on the border. This strike caused minor injuries to Egyptian border guards. At the same time, a second humanitarian aid convoy, made up of seventeen trucks, arrived destined for the Gaza Strip, through the Egyptian Rafah crossing. This is the second convoy in two days intended to bring aid to residents of Gaza, who are suffering the devastating consequences of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The entry of humanitarian convoys is a glimmer of hope for the populations of Gaza, who are plunging deeper into catastrophe every day. Indeed, the situation on the ground is alarming, with many civilians, including children, killed during Israeli strikes. The UN has also called for a massive delivery of humanitarian aid to respond to the urgency of the situation.
However, despite this aid which is gradually reaching Gaza, the international community still cannot find a solution to end the hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Leaders and representatives of Arab and Western countries gathered at the “Peace Summit” in Cairo called for a “ceasefire” and pleaded for massive aid to Gaza, but no common agreement was reached. yet been found.
In a gesture of support and solidarity, demonstrations took place in several countries in support of the Palestinians. In London, for example, a rally of 100,000 people took place to express solidarity with the people of Gaza.
In this crisis situation, eyes are also turning to international leaders. Emmanuel Macron announced that he will travel to Israel to try to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the situation. This visit is impatiently awaited by populations seeking a favorable outcome to the conflict.
In summary, the situation in the Middle East remains extremely worrying. Israeli strikes continue to cause civilian casualties in Gaza, while humanitarian aid convoys attempt to alleviate the suffering of the population. Calls for a ceasefire and massive aid are increasing, but a peaceful resolution still seems far from being found. All eyes are now on international leaders to find concrete and lasting solutions to end this deadly conflict.