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The Palestine Action Group announced a national day of protest during the Israeli president’s February visit to Australia, calling for his arrest over alleged war crimes. Mass rallies are planned across cities, amid growing calls to revoke his invitation and deny him a visa.
The Israeli army has acknowledged the accuracy of the Palestinian Health Ministry’s figures, confirming that about 71,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, excluding those missing under rubble or dead from starvation and disease. The Health Ministry’s data is widely used by international bodies and considered reliable, with some studies suggesting the actual number may be higher.
The Health Ministry reported that 1,268 patients have died while waiting for travel permits as the Rafah crossing remains shut. Around 20,000 patients await to leave Gaza for treatment, with thousands in critical condition, including cancer patients and children. The ministry stressed reopening the crossing is vital to save lives.
A 12-day-old Palestinian baby died from extreme cold in Gaza, raising the number of children who have died from hypothermia to 11. Despite the ceasefire, Israel continues to block aid, worsening the situation for displaced Palestinians. Hospitals face increasing cold-related illnesses amid widespread infrastructure destruction.
Two Palestinian children from the same family were martyred on Saturday by an Israeli drone strike while collecting firewood in northern Gaza, amid ongoing aid blockade. A third child died from cold, raising winter-related child deaths to ten. Bombing-related collapses have also caused 25 deaths since mid-December.
Two Palestinian children were martyred on Saturday by an Israeli drone strike while collecting firewood near Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. Cold weather has caused the deaths of 10 children since winter began, and ongoing siege has led to severe fuel and food shortages. Harsh weather damaged shelters and buildings, resulting in 25 more deaths since mid-December.
