Hundreds of Palestinians in northern Gaza participated in a protest against Hamas, calling for an end to the war with Israel. This marked the largest protest against the militant group since the 7 October attacks. Videos and photos showed protesters chanting anti-Hamas slogans and demanding peace. The protest took place in front of the Indonesian hospital in Beit Lahia. Some protesters carried banners with messages such as “Stop the war” and “We want to live in peace”. Meanwhile, in the West Bank, a Palestinian director of an Oscar-winning documentary was released after being attacked by Israeli settlers and detained. The director, Hamdan Ballal, and two others were accused of throwing stones at a settler, which they deny. In other news, Houthi media in Yemen reported US airstrikes in Saada and Amran, blaming the attacks on the United States. Japan’s defense minister announced medical treatment for two Palestinian women affected by the conflict in Gaza. The Gaza health ministry reported over 50,000 Palestinian deaths and more than 113,000 injuries since October 2023. Israel issued evacuation orders for heavily damaged areas in northern Gaza, affecting up to 120,000 people. The UN special envoy for Syria warned against conflict and recommended increased international support for the country. US President Donald Trump nominated an ambassador to South Africa amidst strained relations over Israel-Hamas conflicts. Syria condemned Israeli attacks on its sovereignty after a deadly bombardment in the country’s south following airstrikes in central Syria.
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