Israel & U.S Face Growing Isolation Over Gaza

December 12, 2023 5:08 am

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel and the United States are increasingly isolated as they face global calls for a cease-fire in Gaza, including a non-binding vote expected to pass at the United Nations later on Tuesday. Israel has pressed ahead with an offensive against Gaza’s Hamas rulers that officials say could go on for weeks or months. The war ignited by Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack into southern Israel has already brought unprecedented death and destruction to the impoverished coastal enclave. More than 18,000 Palestinians have been killed, mostly women and minors, and over 80% of the population of 2.3 million have fled their homes.