Live Updates: Israel bombs residential area in Gaza, killing Palestinians

Monday, September 2, 2024

0123 GMT — Two civilians were killed and others injured after Israeli forces bombed an apartment in northwest Gaza City, according to Palestine's news agency WAFA.

The Civil Defense reported retrieving two bodies and several injured from the Araj family's apartment on the Jalaa Street.

The death toll later rose to 11 after an airstrike on Safad School in southeast Gaza, which housed displaced people.

Rescue operations continue as more victims remain trapped under the rubble, with the threat of further strikes.

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0109 GMT — Saudi foreign minister engages in diplomatic efforts to halt Gaza violence

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held phone discussions Sunday with his counterparts from Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain and Gambia on halting the violence in Gaza and supporting Palestinian rights.

Bin Farhan spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan about the latest developments on the Palestinian issue, focusing on the efforts of Islamic countries to restore the legitimate rights of Palestine and its people and to enhance coordination to end the violence and Israeli violations.

In talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, the focus was on the current situation in the Palestinian territories and the need for immediate action to stop significant Israeli violations, while also supporting the establishment of a secure and stable Palestinian state.

Discussions with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi centred on the urgent need for a cease-fire and backing all Arab and Islamic efforts to achieve a fair and comprehensive solution for the Palestinian people, including the creation of an independent state.

For our live updates from Sunday, September 1, 2024, click here.