Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2024-05-21 at 06:02
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HEADLINES Security Officer in Israel Suffers Severe Injuries After Being Electrocuted Amidst Ongoing Conflict Gazans Divided Over Death of Iranian President Raisi, Some Celebrate While Hamas Mourns Controversy Erupts Over Biden Administration's Aid Involvement with Hamas-Linked UN Agency in Gaza The time is now 06:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In the latest developments regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, amidst the ongoing tensions, a security officer in Ashkelon, Israel, suffered severe injuries after being electrocuted during work near a factory. The individual was promptly transferred to Barzilai Hospital with serious burns on his body. In a contrasting scene in Gaza, following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, while Hamas mourns, some ordinary Gazans celebrated the news. Videos circulated showing Gazans distributing sweets and expressing relief over Raisi's demise, citing his lack of support and broken promises to Gaza. In another development, the Biden administration's involvement with the Hamas-linked Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in aid distribution for a pier system off the Gaza coast stirred controversy. While aid operations lead by the USAID will encompass the entire UN system, concerns were raised over the extent of UNRWA's involvement due to its ties to Hamas. Furthermore, Israel expressed dismay as the UN Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency marked a minute of silence for Raisi, denouncing the gesture to a "mass murderer." Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticized the Security Council's tribute as disrespectful in light of ongoing crises, including hostages held by terrorists in Gaza. In a separate incident, a pro-Hamas encampment at Drexel University led to a campus lockdown, prompting campus officials to take action due to disruptive and potentially threatening behavior by non-student demonstrators. The group demanded the university adopt BDS against Israel and make other radical demands, causing unrest on campus. Lastly, the Kremlin responded to a court decision in The Hague, stating they do not recognize the court's jurisdiction, citing their non-membership in the Rome Statute. This statement comes in the backdrop of escalating tensions and legal disputes surrounding international decisions related to conflicts such as the Israel-Hamas situation. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed. Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description. SOURCES https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1100738 https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1100733 https://worldisraelnews.com/while-hamas-mourns-some-ordinary-gazans-celebrate-raisis-death/ https://worldisraelnews.com/biden-admin-to-rely-on-hamas-linked-unrwa-as-gaza-pier-effort-ramps-up/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-fumes-as-uns-security-council-atomic-agency-mark-death-of-irans-raisi/ https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-802037 a...
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