Live Blog Update| Israel's genocide in Gaza
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Morning recap

30 April 2025 06:24 BST

Good morning Middle East Eye readers,

Here are the latest developments from the ongoing 18-month Israeli war on Gaza, which resumed six weeks ago after Israel broke the ceasefire: 

  • Israeli bombardment continues in Gaza – At least 38 Palestinians were killed by Israel on Tuesday as attacks intensified across the Strip.

  • UN rights chief demands urgent action – Volker Turk warns Gaza’s humanitarian crisis risks escalating to an “unseen level” after 60 days of Israel’s total blockade.

  • Israel releases 10 Palestinian detainees – Among them is paramedic Asaad Al-Nasasra, who survived an Israeli strike in March that killed 15 emergency workers near Rafah.

  • West Bank raids lead to 22 arrests – Israeli forces detained journalist Ali Al-Samoudi during a raid on his Jenin home.

  • ICJ examines Israel’s obligations – The International Court of Justice holds a third day of hearings on Israel’s duties as an occupying power in Palestinian territories.

  • Qatar and UK push for Gaza truce – Both nations urge an immediate ceasefire, while UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for “irreversible action towards implementing a two-state solution”.