Blinken again asks Israel to protect civilians after U.N. shelter attack
The Hindu
U.S. Secretary of State calls for Israel to protect civilians after deadly strike on U.N. shelter in Gaza.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on January 15 renewed calls for Israel to protect civilians after a deadly strike on a U.N. shelter in Gaza that brought rare U.S. condemnation.
Two tank shells struck the U.N. shelter on Wednesday in Gaza's main southern city of Khan Younis, killing 12 people, according to the United Nations.
Also Read | Plan for one-month Gaza truce makes progress as Israel hits Khan Younis
On a visit to Angola, Mr. Blinken told reporters that the U.N. shelter "is essential and it has to be protected".
"We have reaffirmed this with the government of Israel and it is my understanding that they are, as is necessary and appropriate, looking into this incident," Mr. Blinken said, without saying at what level discussions took place.
The Israeli Army is the only force known to have tanks operating in the Gaza Strip. It said it would conduct a "thorough review" and held out the possibility that the strike was a "result of Hamas fire".
Also Read | Islamist leadership | The men who run Hamas
Netanyahu will meet Trump on December 29 to discuss Gaza ceasefire progress and regional security issues.
A tragic bus accident in Guatemala leaves at least 15 dead and 19 injured in dense fog on the Inter-American Highway.
The Indian Consulate in Toronto launches a support center for distressed women, offering 24/7 assistance and resources.
Pakistani security forces kill 13 terrorists in Balochistan during intelligence-based operations on December 24 and 25, 2025.
Myanmar faces a civil war and humanitarian crisis as it prepares for elections on December 28, 2025.
Turkiye honors five Libyan officers with a military funeral after their tragic plane crash near Ankara.
Millions of Afghans face severe hunger as humanitarian aid cuts deepen the ongoing crisis amid economic and environmental challenges.
Trump claims Zelenskyy must wait for his approval ahead of their upcoming meeting to discuss Ukraine's territorial issues.
Thailand and Cambodia announce an immediate ceasefire to end weeks of deadly border clashes, effective December 27, 2025.
A massive highway pileup in Japan kills one and injures 26 amid heavy snow as the holiday season begins.
Moroccan fans express frustration over empty seats at sold-out Africa Cup matches, blaming ticket touts and high prices.
An Indian-origin student in the U.S. is arrested for arson and making terroristic threats against family members.
Police arrested a suspect after three women were stabbed in the Paris metro during festive celebrations, prompting heightened security.