US & GLOBAL: Fighting in Israel and the Gaza that has persisted over a period pf more than one month will, now, receive some measure of reprieve--however bee iot a small measure. Israel, once reluctant to agree to a temporary ceasefire, will agree to a four day shut down of fighting in a sytep taken to ensure the safety of those traveling from the north to southern Gaza and that ofthe drivers delivering relief goods to war refugees.
By Anne M. Erbynstein
"I , also, apeal as a matter of urgency for Israel authorities to take immediate measures to take steps to ensure the protection of Palestinians in the West Bank."--UN High Commissioner For Human Rights
In both the cities that will face certain calamity as the war between Israel and Hamas contonies, a momentary peace is comparable to a lifetime of wealth and well being to residents and passport holders who have awaited with hope over the last 4 to 5 weeks to remove themselves from facing the barrel of war-guns and unpredictable blasts of missiles.
In the last 24 hours, reports of explosives launched against Israel have shocked those who, among the US officials continue working toward sustained peace efforts following the the Biden administration's request for a four day suspension in fighting tpo facilitate humanitarian concerns. Today, comments made during a UN conference on matters associated with the ongoin Israel0 Hamas conflict lays down the law in regard tpo the dangers posed to innocent lives as fighting continues to batter both Israel and the Gaza's northern corridor. UN officials stated , today, that Israel will be responsible for protecting Palestinians in the West Bank, says the High Commissioner for Human rights. The UN has received reports from the West Bank alleging cruel and unusual treatment od residents, intimidation , malicious persecution, evictions and mporal turpitude brought against West Bank residents. Comments made by the High Commissioner offer directives to Israeli forces stating that there has been an increase in the violence that leaves at risk more innocent residents in the region. In a reversal of expectations surrounding the apparent four day suspension in fighting, UN officials state that the situation represents a matter of urgency prompting the UN to direct Israel's actions toward an increase in peace measures. In the Gaza region, despite last months warnings by Israeli forces made to residents in the north, the warnings have failed to remove everyone from Gaza city, while forces on both sides have intermittantly resisted the 4 day ceasefire, reports of injury and death continue to be filed by authorities in the region. Israel has indicated that occupying and maintaining control in the West Bank is imminent.
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