Blinken Urges Action to Save Palestinian Lives and Increase Aid

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that more needs to be done to save Palestinian lives and provide aid in Gaza, acknowledging Israel's efforts to minimize civilian casualties but emphasizing that it is not enough. The United Nations human rights chief has called for an investigation into Israel's "indiscriminate" bombardment in densely populated areas. The Israeli military's ongoing offensive against Hamas has resulted in the destruction of hospitals and the displacement of civilians. Greece has expressed readiness to participate in Cyprus' initiative to establish a maritime corridor for humanitarian aid to Gaza. The World Health Organization reports that 20 out of Gaza's 36 hospitals are no longer functioning.