During a press briefing, Stephane Dujarric, the United Nations spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, stated that "Israel's" evacuation order "of 117 square kilometers in Khan Younis and Rafah governorates applies to about a third of the Gaza Strip, making it the largest such order since October when residents were ordered to evacuate northern Gaza." He stressed that preliminary UNRWA estimates indicated that around 250,000 Palestinians may have resided in those areas.

Dujarric added, "OCHA underscores that an evacuation of such a massive scale will only heighten the suffering of civilians and drive humanitarian needs even higher."

He explained, "People are left with the impossible choice of having to relocate, some most likely for the second or even the third time, to areas that have barely any space or services, or stay in an area where they know the fighting will take place."

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🔻Ynet:

Spare parts are running out, tanks are low on shells: Report - IDF seeks ceasefire in Gaza.

The "New York Times" reports a rift between Netanyahu and the General Staff, with the IDF aiming for a ceasefire, even if Hamas remains in power temporarily. Contributing factors include a shortage of munitions, low morale, and concerns over a wider conflict with Hezbollah: "The command fears a perpetual war, believing it’s impossible to simultaneously defeat Hamas and secure the hostages' return." The IDF did not deny this: "We have achieved significant gains so far and will continue to fight throughout the Strip."

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US President Joe Biden and current election candidate has been officially called on by one of his own to withdraw from the race for the White House.

Lloyd Doggett, a Democratic US lawmaker publicly asked Biden, who has been criticized for his poor performance in the presidential debate last week, to quit.

"Recognizing that, unlike Trump, President Biden's first commitment has always been to our country, not himself, I am hopeful that he will make the painful and difficult decision to withdraw. I respectfully call on him to do so," Doggett said in a statement.

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Exposed: Reports of “Israeli Tech Investment” Recovery is a FAKE ILLUSION 📢

A new study reveals the truth behind “Israel's” tech investment. Despite claims of recovery, the numbers tell a different story:

🔹 Smoke and Mirrors: with the exception of one multi million dollar large tech deal, the picture is bleak.

🔹 Concentration of Wealth: Just six companies, mostly in cybersecurity, accounted for 62% of the funds raised. The majority of Israeli startups are struggling.

🔹 Decline in Investors: The number of both foreign and Israeli investors has plummeted since early 2022. Foreign investment entities are down 18% compared to last year.

🔹 Shrinking Exits: Only 50 exits in the first half of 2024, showing no real improvement from 2023. IPOs in New York are virtually non-existent, with only one “Israeli” company going public this year.

🔹 EU Relations Under Threat: Israel's status in European R&D programs is in jeopardy due to discussions about sanctions and human rights violations in Gaza.

Israel's tech sector is facing a reality check. The facade of booming investment is crumbling, and the global community is taking notice.

Source: Hebrew Business News 🗞️

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'Complicit in the Genocide': Maryam Hassanein Becomes First Muslim Biden Appointee to Resign Over Gaza

The Hill |

Maryam Hassanein Resigns: A Muslim-American political appointee from the Department of the Interior has stepped down, condemning Israel’s genocide in Gaza
and accusing the administration of dehumanizing Muslims and Arabs.

"As a Muslim American, I cannot continue working for an administration that disregards its diverse staff's concerns by supporting and enabling Israel's actions in Gaza, which I see as genocide against Palestinians," she said.

🔹 First Muslim-American Resignation: According to the Institute for Middle East Understanding, Hassanein is the first Muslim-American to resign in protest of the administration's stance on Gaza.

🔹 Other Resignations: Not alone in her protest, Hassanein follows other notable resignations:

⁃ Josh Paul: Former foreign service officer overseeing US weapons deliveries to Israel, criticized the lack of oversight and rapid escalation of support.

⁃ Lily Greenberg Call: Resigned in May.

⁃ Tariq Habash: Palestinian-American, resigned from the Department of Education in January.

The administration's unwavering support for “Israel” amidst calls for justice is increasingly challenged from within.

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