Dhaka, Saturday, Jan 17, 2026
The United Nations has called on Israel to allow the medical evacuation of thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, as the Rafah border crossing remains closed despite the recently agreed ceasefire.The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that about 15,000 Palestinians in desperate need of medical treatment are awaiting evacuation. Many of them suffer from severe injuries or chronic illnesses that cannot be treated in Gaza’s devastated healthcare system.The appeal comes as reports emerge that the bodies of 54 unidentified Palestinians, returned to Gaza by Israel, have been buried in a mass grave in central Deir el-Balah. Local officials said several of the bodies bore signs of torture and execution.In a separate ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) stated that Israel, as the occupying power, has a legal obligation to allow the entry of basic necessities into war-ravaged Gaza. The court further said that Israel’s actions amounted to “using ...
