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Afternoon briefing: PM Modi opens P20 Summit, Israel indicates Gaza ground offensive and all the latest news
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) in New Delhi, hosted by India's G20 Presidency. Modi described the summit as a "mahakumbh" of parliamentary practices from around the world and emphasized the importance of parliaments as spaces for debate and deliberation. He acknowledged India's role as the world's largest democracy and highlighted the need for global peace and cooperation, especially in times of conflict. While conflicts and confrontations grip the world, Modi stressed that a divided world cannot provide solutions, calling for unity, development, and the welfare of all.
The P20 Summit, themed "Parliaments for One Earth, One Family, One Future," was attended by parliamentary speakers from G20 and invitee countries, focusing on subjects such as digital platforms, women-led development, SDG acceleration, and sustainable energy transition. Notably, the representative of Canada was absent from the event.
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The Israeli military has issued an urgent relocation request to the United Nations, urging the 1.01 million Palestinians in Gaza to move to the southern part of the enclave within the next 24 hours. This request has raised concerns among Palestinians that it may be a prelude to an impending Israeli ground offensive in the region. The Israeli military's warning applies to all UN staff and individuals taking shelter in UN facilities, including schools, health centres, and clinics. This move comes after Israel amassed tanks near the Gaza border and conducted airstrikes on the Palestinian enclave following a deadly attack by Hamas militants in Israel. The United Nations has expressed deep concerns about the humanitarian consequences of such a mass movement, appealing for the order to be rescinded to prevent further tragedy. Israel claims that its objective is to protect civilians, minimize collateral damage, and continue targeting military assets belonging to Hamas. Hamas officials have dismissed the warning as an attempt to spread misinformation and disrupt internal cohesion. The recent rampage by Hamas militants in Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,300 people and marked the deadliest attack on civilians in the nation's history. In response, Israel imposed a siege on Gaza, leading to extensive bombings and substantial destruction. Gaza authorities have reported over 1,500 Palestinian casualties.
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That’s all we have at this hour in our afternoon briefing. Catch you in the evening.
