Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 259th day, has killed at least 37,431 Palestinians — mostly women, children and infants –– and wounded 85,653, with 10,000+ feared buried under the debris of bombed homes and more than 9,500 abducted by Tel Aviv.Palestinians in Gaza, including children, in the Bani Suheila area are viewed living with limited means, in Khan Younis.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told Israeli officials of the importance to avoid further escalation with Lebanon and Hezbollah. The White House slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying his"incorrect" claims that the US is withholding weapons deliveries are"vexing" the administration.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi made the remarks during a phone call with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, according to a statement by the Jordanian Foreign Ministry. New tensions have emerged this week between President Joe Biden's administration and hawkish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Israeli premier's criticism of US weapons deliveries — comments the White House described as"vexing" and"disappointing."
But Netanyahu appeared to double down, saying in a statement that he is"prepared to suffer personal attacks provided that Israel receives the ammunition from the US that it needs in the war for its existence."The Greek Cypriot administration has pledged not to provide logistical support to Israel in a potential war against the Lebanese Hezbollah group.