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UN Calls for De-escalation After Deadly Israeli Raids in West Bank
Five more Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during a second day of raids in the occupied West Bank, prompting the UN to call for immediate de-escalation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the five were “terrorists hiding inside a mosque” in Tulkarm, near the Israeli border. The raids are part of a significant counter-terrorism operation launched by Israel…
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Gaza Reports First Polio Case Amid UN Calls for Ceasefire to Facilitate Vaccination
The Health Ministry in Gaza reported its first polio case, coinciding with UN calls for a temporary ceasefire to facilitate a vaccination campaign for children. The Ministry attributed the virus’s emergence to the dire conditions in Gaza, worsened by sewage spread, medical supply shortages, and lack of hygiene products due to the Israeli blockade. UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the…
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UN Reports Over 10,000 Civilian Deaths in Ukraine, Calls for End to Attacks
The United Nations (UN) painted a grim picture of the human cost of the war in Ukraine on Friday. UN officials confirmed at least 10,703 civilian deaths, including a horrific toll of 594 children. “We condemn all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure — they are prohibited under international law,” said Mohamed Khaled Khiar, UN assistant head for the Middle…
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Hamas Embraces UN Call for Gaza Ceasefire Amid Escalating Conflict
Hamas welcomed the UN General Assembly’s call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, urging compliance with the decision. The symbolic resolution, adopted with 153 votes, demanded a release of hostages and humanitarian access. The UN highlighted a breakdown in Gaza’s humanitarian system. The resolution’s support increased from 121 to 153 votes, with 10 against and 23 abstentions. The Security Council…
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