In the wake of the Israeli military's withdrawal from Eastern Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, a somber silence has fallen over the ravaged city. The echoes of the recent offensive still resonate, as the death toll climbs to at least 21 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, with another 43 injured and rushed to the city's last functioning health facility, Nassar Hospital. Amidst the chaos, thousands have been compelled to flee westward towards Alasi, seeking refuge in makeshift tents, even as the area, previously declared a "safe evacuation zone" by Israel, has faced repeated attacks.
The British economy is walking a precarious tightrope, a reality more daunting than one might imagine. After weathering two consecutive, costly, and damaging crises, the UK now carries an unprecedented debt burden. When compared to other major advanced economies, the UK's national debt has swelled the most since the onset of Covid-19.