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Morning update: Day 154 of Israel's war on Gaza

8 March 2024 05:56 GMT

Good morning Middle East Eye readers, 

It's 7:56 am (5:56 GMT) in Palestine and Israel. Here are the latest developments on day 154 of Israel's war on Gaza: 

  • President Joe Biden announced during his State of the Union Address that the US will build a temporary port to deliver Gaza aid, but questions remain unanswered about how long it will take and who will distribute the aid. 

  • Biden also warned that aid cannot be used as a "bargaining chip" as dissent against his staunch support of Israel grows domestically ahead of the November presidential elections. 

  • Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israeli bombing continued around the clock. Air strikes were reported in Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis and Rafah early on Friday, leaving at least 14 killed and others wounded. 

  • CIA director, William Burns, reportedly travelled to Egypt and then Qatar as mediators continued to push for a ceasefire agreement. 

  • On the eve of International Women's Day, the Palestinian health ministry released figures showing the impact the Israeli bombing has had on Palestinian women in Gaza. It said nearly 9,000 have been killed and condemned the "silence" by the international community over their plight.