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In an interview with Al Jazeera, Tommaso Della Longa, the spokesperson of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, described Gaza’s humanitarian situation as "a nightmare," stressing that recent aid deliveries are "less than a drop in the ocean." He revealed that while some trucks have entered, most Gazans "haven’t received anything," with needs now double the pre-war requirement of 500 daily trucks. Over 2 million displaced civilians face starvation, contaminated water, and collapsed healthcare, with half of Palestinian Red Crescent clinics closed due to shortages. Della Longa emphasised "silent deaths" from untreated chronic diseases, citing unavailable insulin, chemotherapy, and dialysis. Hospitals that once reopened during ceasefire periods are now shuttering without fuel or supplies. He condemned the international community’s inaction after 19 months of worsening crisis, calling it "unacceptable" in 2025. The Red Cross spokesperson warned that small-scale aid without safe access amounts to "an invitation for killing," as desperation grows.

Two Israeli embassy staff have been killed in a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. Police say the suspect, 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez, has been taken into custody. The Israeli Foreign Ministry Gideon Saar has named the victims of the Israeli embassy shooting in Washington as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim he also says the killing in Washington is part of a wider trend of what he calls “anti-Semitic attacks” globally.

At least 41 Palestinians have been killed in the latest Israeli attacks on Gaza since Thursday morning. Among them are four children killed in an Israeli strike on a family home in the north of Gaza City. Civil defence teams have pulled several people including small children from the rubble.

Two Israeli embassy staff have been killed in a shooting in the US capital. The incident took place outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. The museum was hosting an annual event meant to be a reception for young Jewish professionals. The two victims were leaving the event when they were killed. Police have arrested a suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old man from Chicago. Authorities say he was observed pacing outside the museum before the shooting started.

The South African leader has been speaking to the press following his meeting with Trump. “In the end, we had a really good bilateral,” he said, adding that a number of issues came up, many of which the press and public “observed”. We were able to have a robust engagement with Mr Trump in your presence,” he told reporters.

Israeli forces fired towards a diplomatic delegation visiting Jenin in the occupied West Bank. The group included diplomats from the European Union, the UK, Sri Lanka and Arab states, who, along with journalists, were visiting the city's refugee camp to assess conditions and meet the governor.

The UK has suspended negotiations over a future trade deal with Israel. It described Israel's two and a half month long total blockade on the Gaza Strip as “cruel and indefensible”. The European Union is reviewing its free trade agreement with Israel in response to the humanitarian situation in Gaza. EU foreign ministers will consider whether to suspend the deal, over human rights violations.

Israel is still blocking aid from entering Gaza, despite mounting international pressure from some of its closest allies. The United Nations says no humanitarian supplies have been distributed to Palestinians for 80 days. Only five trucks have been allowed to cross into Gaza - carrying lifesaving supplies including baby formula, flour and medicine. But those deliveries remain under Israel's control.

The European Union has announced it will be reviewing its own free trade deal with Israel. EU foreign ministers will look at whether to suspend the agreement, over human rights violations. The EU's foreign policy chief says the majority of nations in the bloc want a review of that deal - and called on Israel to allow free access of humanitarian aid. The bloc is Israel's largest trading partner.

A leading Syrian art gallery has faced years of isolation due to international sanctions. Sanctions prevented Syrian artists and galleries from participating in global events or trading artworks easily. Artists struggled to access basic art supplies, forcing them to improvise with whatever materials were available. The local market for art remains small as people prioritise daily needs over artistic pursuits. Despite these difficulties, Syrian artists have continued to document their experiences through their work. Syria has a rich artistic heritage, from ancient times to modern street art, but sanctions made much of it invisible. With potential relief from sanctions, Syrian artists hope to reconnect with the world’s creative stage.