Ireland’s President Michael D Higgins has condemned the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling Gaza a “crucible of suffering” for children and families. He criticized global silence on civilian killings, saying it grants impunity to those who impose collective punishments.
Meanwhile, Palestinian groups have met in Cairo to discuss post-war governance and ceasefire talks. Hamas and Fatah agreed on a committee to jointly administer the Strip after the fighting is over.
Israel’s military has been conducting ground operations in Gaza, leaving the entire population trapped without access to basic essentials. The European Union has allocated over $250m in research funds to Israel despite outrage over the war.
The conflict continues to escalate, with Israeli air attacks killing civilians and Palestinians protesting globally. Pope Francis has condemned the bombing of children in Gaza as “cruelty.”
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/12/21/live-over-100-palestinians-killed-in-two-days-of-israeli-attacks-on-gaza