Israel's Gaza offensive claims lives; global crises unfold
It happened while you were sleeping. Here's what global agencies reported overnight from Friday to Saturday. The Israeli army launched a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, resulting in numerous casualties. In the U.S., a train engineer strike disrupted transportation, and a tragedy occurred in Nigeria during the distribution of humanitarian aid.
- The Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of 108 people, including 31 children.
- The train engineer strike in the U.S. disrupted transportation between New Jersey and New York.
- Three people were killed in Nigeria during the distribution of humanitarian aid.
Israel's new offensive in the Gaza Strip
Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip on Friday resulted in 108 deaths, including 31 children and 27 women. The Israeli army launched a new offensive aimed at defeating Hamas and freeing hostages. The Israeli government approved the offensive plan, which includes relocating Palestinian civilians to the south and seizing strategic areas of the Gaza Strip.
Chaos in the U.S.: train engineer strike
The New Jersey Transit train engineer strike disrupted transportation between New Jersey and New York, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers. Workers are demanding raises they have not received in five years. The strike caused significant transportation disruptions, forcing many travellers to use alternative means of transportation.
Tragedy during aid distribution in Nigeria
A tragic incident occurred in Nigeria during the distribution of humanitarian aid. Three people were killed, and over 20 were injured when a crowd attempted to force their way through a narrow school gate in Bama. The event, organized by the International Red Cross and UNICEF, aimed to support the residents of Borno State.
American food aid spoiling in warehouses
Over 66,000 metric tonnes of American food aid, which could feed 3.5 million people, is lingering in warehouses worldwide. Food rations that could feed millions are rotting in warehouses due to a decision by President Donald Trump's administration to halt global aid programs.
Haiti's capital without power after protesters seize power plant
Protesters in the capital, demanding state protection from gang violence, forced the closure of Haiti's largest hydroelectric plant on Tuesday, which authorities condemned as "heinous" sabotage. This led to a power outage in the capital, Port-au-Prince, and the central region of the country, according to utility operators. Haiti has been without power for four days now, reports AFP.
