Live Blog Update| Israel's genocide in Gaza
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 Morning update: Day 168 of Israel's war on Gaza

22 March 2024 05:50 GMT

Good morning Middle East Eye readers, 

It's 7:50 am (5:50 GMT) in Palestine and Israel. Here are the latest developments on day 168 of Israel's war on Gaza: 

  • The United States will submit a draft resolution to the UN Security Council Friday on the need for "an immediate ceasefire as part of a hostage deal" after previously vetoing several similar resolutions. 

  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to land in Israel on Friday to press for a ceasefire in Gaza as Israel's Mossad chief heads back to Qatar for more talks on a deal with mediators. 

  • Israeli assault on al-Shifa hospital and western areas of Gaza City continue for a fifth day in a row. The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor said at least 200 Palestinians have been killed in the hospital premises, many of whom were "victims of extrajudicial executions".

  • In a joint statement on Friday, ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have called for crossings between Israel and Gaza to be opened for the delivery of aid.