"Churches and Communities Respond to Devastating Israel-Hamas War"

UN independent experts have accused Israel of committing "crimes against humanity" in Gaza due to the lack of access to aid, while also condemning the deadly blast at Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has sparked a fierce debate on Chinese social media, with a surge in antisemitic views. US President Joe Biden appealed to Americans for support in the wars in Israel and Ukraine, as Gaza's main hospital faces a critical shortage of electricity and supplies. The Rafah crossing is not expected to open for aid delivery today, and there has been increased military activity along the Israel-Gaza border. The UN warns of "increasingly dire conditions" in Gaza, with shortages of food, water, and electricity.