The 7.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Haiti on August 14 caused great destruction in the country. After the earthquake, the health system in the country weakened due to the coronavirus pandemic and the treatment of the injured. About 40% of the population faces food insecurity, where 1,1 millions of them need immediate aid. The United Nations (UN) has collected 187 million dollars as part of the humanitarian aid campaign. The aid was delivered to those in need determined by the UN.
Egyptian media reports that ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, are set to resume next week. Israel is awaiting Hamas’s response to the ceasefire offer.
Israeli and US delegations, who were in Doha for negotiations, have returned home for consultations. The current agreement being discussed includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, with plans for further talks on a permanent ceasefire and the release of additional hostages.
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