World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue.
The United Nations has called for $53.2 billion in aid to help the Palestinian people recover from the devastating war in Gaza. The funds would be used to rebuild homes, schools, hospitals, and other infrastructure that was destroyed during the 11-day conflict.
The UN also condemned the Israeli raid on a UNRWA school in Gaza that killed at least 10 people. The UN said that the school was being used as a shelter for civilians, and that the attack was a “flagrant violation of international law.”
Tensions continue to simmer between Lebanon and Israel, following a series of airstrikes by Israel on Lebanese territory. Israel says that the airstrikes were in response to rocket fire from Lebanon, but Lebanon says that the airstrikes were unprovoked.
Additional information:
- The war in Gaza began on May 10, 2021, and ended on May 21, 2021.
- The war was the most intense fighting between Israel and Hamas since 2014.
- More than 250 Palestinians were killed in the war, including at least 67 children.
- More than 12 Israelis were killed in the war, including two children.
- The war caused widespread destruction in Gaza, with thousands of homes, schools, and hospitals destroyed.
- The UN has said that the war could lead to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Sources:
- UN calls for $53.2 billion to help Palestinians recover from Gaza war
- UN condemns Israeli raid on UNRWA school in Gaza
- Tensions continue between Lebanon and Israel after airstrikes
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