Gaza Polio Vaccination Amid Conflict and Tensions

The polio vaccination campaign in Gaza has successfully inoculated 187,000 children amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes, with efforts continuing in the southern regions like Rafah and Khan Younis. Despite the conflict, limited pauses in fighting facilitated by agreements between Israel and Hamas have allowed the campaign to proceed. Meanwhile, tensions remain high as Israeli strikes have led to significant casualties, including a controversial attack on a school-turned-shelter. The family of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank, is demanding an independent investigation by the U.S. government. Additionally, CIA Director Bill Burns mentioned ongoing U.S. efforts to broker a truce and address the hostage situation in Gaza. The campaign, supported by the UNRWA and WHO, aims to vaccinate over 640,000 children after the first polio case in 25 years was detected.