United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounces as “catastrophic” the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, underlining the need for an urgent ceasefire and de-escalation of tensions in the besieged territory.

Palestinian officials condemn the US veto of a draft ceasefire resolution at the UN Security Council urging Gaza ceasefire as “disastrous” and “a disgrace.”

Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip has so far killed at least 47 athletes, the Palestinian Olympic Committee says.

Pro-Palestinian rallies continue across the world to demand an end to Israel’s brutal aggression against the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations reiterates her country’s call for an immediate end to the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip, and military support to the Tel Aviv regime.

Hamas recounts its most recent battleground gains against the Israeli military, including rocket barrage against Tel Aviv and death of Israeli minister's son.

The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.