Israel-Hamas Conflict Escalates, Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

The UN General Assembly has voted to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, as the war between Israel and Hamas enters its third month. The resolution, which is nonbinding, was supported by a majority of 153 nations. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, with diseases spreading and displaced families struggling to cope with harsh weather conditions. Israel has begun testing the flooding of some of Gaza's tunnels with seawater, while the Israeli military has arrested dozens of medical staff at a hospital in northern Gaza. US President Joe Biden is set to meet with families of American hostages abducted by Hamas, and top US officials will travel to Israel for key meetings. Canada has announced its support for a ceasefire, parting ways with US policy, and the UN General Assembly's resolution calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian access to hostages.