From opposition to U.S.-Israeli Gaza plan to renewed Washington-Havana tensions

Pars Today – Many UN Security Council members opposed a new U.S.-Israeli plan for delivering aid to the Gaza Strip. According to a document reviewed by Reuters, the plan involves establishing four distribution hubs, each designed to serve 300,000 people.
From opposition to U.S.-Israeli Gaza plan to renewed Washington-Havana tensions
Pars Today – Many UN Security Council members opposed a new U.S.-Israeli plan for delivering aid to the Gaza Strip. According to a document reviewed by Reuters, the plan involves establishing four distribution hubs, each designed to serve 300,000 people. 
Aid, including food and medical packages, would be delivered through controlled routes. The document emphasizes that the Zionist regime military would not be stationed in or around these hubs, with security provided by professional forces to prevent interference from what the document calls “armed groups” or criminal networks.
Citing IRNA, Pars Today reported that Jérôme Bonafont, France’s UN Ambassador, stated on Tuesday that the mechanism violates international law and fails to meet the needs of Gaza’s people. Christina Marcus Lassen, Denmark’s UN Ambassador, stressed that Gaza’s people do not need a new mechanism and that the blockade must be lifted without preconditions. Also, Samuel Žbogar, Slovenia’s UN Ambassador, warned that the plan does not meet the minimum standards of humanitarian principles. 
Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s UN Ambassador, said the plan turns the UN into a partner in Israel’s military operations, jeopardizing the neutrality of humanitarian activities. Fu Cong, China’s UN Ambassador, noted that humanitarian aid must not be weaponized or compromise principles of neutrality and independence.
 
Israeli encroachment on Syria’s water resources

The Syrian organization Al-Marsad reported that Israeli forces disabled a vital water supply center serving nine villages and towns in the Quneitra countryside in southern Syria. Also, on Tuesday, Israeli drone attacks continued across various Syrian regions. Local sources reported that an Israeli drone targeted areas in the Amrit region near Tartus.
 
 
Ongoing India-Pakistan tensions

On Tuesday, India declared an unnamed Pakistani embassy diplomat persona non grata, ordering them to leave within 24 hours. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson in a statement responded, declaring an Indian embassy diplomat persona non grata for activities inconsistent with diplomatic norms, also ordering them to leave within 24 hours.
 
Outcome of Ukraine-Russia talks hinges on Kyiv’s western backers

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday that the outcome of talks with Ukraine in Turkey largely depends on Kyiv’s Western backers and their readiness to face battlefield realities. Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Sunday, called for direct talks with Ukraine on Thursday, proposing Istanbul as the venue.
 
Trump impeachment motion in U.S. Congress

Sheri Tandar, a Democratic Representative from Michigan, initiated a House vote on Tuesday on seven articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. This move is significant as Republicans in the House are likely to either ignore or dismiss Tandar’s proposal, putting Democrats in a challenging position, as many prefer to avoid such a vote.
 
Renewed Washington-Havana tensions

The U.S. has once again listed Cuba among countries it claims are “non-cooperative” in counterterrorism efforts. Havana’s government condemned this as part of Washington’s “double standards.” The designation will lead to new U.S. sanctions on Cuba, including bans on the sale or licensing of defense-related items and services to the country.
 
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