This is an entry from: Israel-Palestine live: Biden urges Egypt, Qatar to press Hamas for hostage deal
Morning update
20 March 2024 05:46 GMT
Good morning Middle East Eye readers,
Here are the latest updates:
- As Israeli attack on al-Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza, killed at least 27 people, most of whom were displaced by the war
- The WHO warned that an increasing number of children are "on the brink of death" due to starvation
- US congressional leaders and the White House reached an agreement on a bill that may extend the country's ban on Unrwa funding until March 2025
- Over 100 US Democratic donors and activists sent a letter to president Joe Biden warning that his unwavering support for Israel is “increasing the chances of a Trump victory” at the upcoming presidential election
- UK foreign secretary David Cameron said a truce in fighting in Gaza was crucial but "a whole lot of conditions" need to be fulfilled first regarding the dismantlement of Hamas