Special Committee for the Rights of the Child visits eating disorders unit at Safra Children’s Hospital. MK Shitrit, chair: “Shortage of beds harms ability to provide timely life-saving treatment

A child rights committee visited Safra Hospital's eating disorders unit, with MK Shitrit stressing a severe bed shortage impedes timely, life-saving treatment.

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The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss the escalating conflict in the Gaza Strip, following a surge in violence over the weekend. The meeting was requested by several member states concerned about the humanitarian situation and the potential for wider regional instability.

Sources close to the council indicated that the agenda will include calls for an immediate ceasefire, the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, and a renewed push for diplomatic solutions. The UN Secretary-General is expected to brief the council on the latest developments and the dire humanitarian conditions on the ground.

The recent escalation, which has seen a significant increase in airstrikes and rocket fire, has resulted in a growing number of casualties on both sides. International organizations have warned of a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with essential services severely disrupted and a large portion of the population displaced.

Diplomatic efforts are underway to de-escalate the situation, with regional and international actors engaging in intense consultations. However, prospects for a swift resolution remain uncertain as tensions continue to run high. The Security Council’s deliberations are seen as a crucial step in addressing the crisis and preventing further bloodshed.