The Israel-Hamas, on Tuesday (October 31) entered its 25th day with a severe toll on Gazans, with the death toll exceeding 8,300.
With PM Benjamin Netanyahu's recent rejection of a ceasefire, conditions for Gazana have deteriorated rapidly, with hospitals struggling due to power shortages and limited supplies.
The UN's efforts to provide humanitarian aid have also been challenged further as the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) pushes deep into the besieged Palestinean enclave in its "second stage" onslaught, AP reported.
Statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Foreign Media:
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 30, 202
"The horrors that Hamas perpetrated on October 7th remind us that we will not realize the promise of a better future unless we, the civilized world, are willing to fight the barbarians."https://t.co/8QZPL9WvzT pic.twitter.com/1cgCegRgRD
Met with @JakeSullivan46 to discuss the Saudi-US partnership. I stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, protection of civilians, allowing humanitarian aid, and resuming the peace process. We also discussed the Kingdom’s efforts in Yemen to end the crisis and achieve… pic.twitter.com/C7jRCnzfII
— Khalid bin Salman خالد بن سلمان (@kbsalsaud) October 31, 2023
The war continues to evolve, and the situation in Gaza remains highly precarious as international efforts to broker a ceasefire persist. Saudi Arabia Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud met the US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to discuss an immediate ceasefire, early on Tuesday, October 31.