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Hard Numbers: Americans mull response, Ukrainian death toll mounts
Protesters demonstrate in support of Ukraine at the White House in Washington, DC.
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20: In a new survey, 20% of Americans say they believe Washington should not be involved in the Ukraine conflict at all. A quarter favor the US taking a major role in the conflict, and just over half say a “minor role” is right.
137: A total of 137 people were killed in the first day of fighting on Thursday after Russia invaded Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian government. This includes both civilians and soldiers.The surge first began when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed a coalition with far-right leaders Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, and accelerated after the attacks against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, by the Gaza-based militant group Hamas.
Global humanitarian needs are rising sharply – right as the systems designed to respond to them are facing the deepest funding cuts in years. At a recent UN event focused on the wellness of aid workers, GZERO’s Tony Maciulis spoke to experts, including Rajabi and Michel Saad, a deputy director at the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, who leads efforts in the Middle East and North Africa.