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How humanitarian aid reaches war-stricken Gaza amid obstacles, alternatives
Most humanitarian relief bound for the war-ravaged Gaza Strip arrives overland from neighboring Egypt, but obstacles and delays have prompted other initiatives…
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Israel says it will ‘flood’ Gaza with aid as international pressure mounts
Israel will try to “flood” the Gaza Strip with humanitarian aid from a variety of entry points, the main military…
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EU urges Israel to expand aid access to Gaza beyond Cyprus route
The EU on Wednesday called on Israel to open additional crossings besides the Cyprus maritime corridor so that more aid…
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Israel plans ‘humanitarian islands’ for Palestinians ahead of Rafah offensive
The Israeli military said Wednesday it plans to direct a significant portion of the 1.4 million displaced Palestinians living in…
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Italy rejects extradition of Palestinian man to Israel over fear of inhuman treatment
An Italian appeals court refused on Wednesday to send a suspected Palestinian militant to Israel, saying he risked “cruel, inhuman or…
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Swedish foreign minister: No aid to return citizens linked to ISIS in Syria camps
Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said Wednesday that the country would not offer aid to return Swedes that had joined…
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Gaza aid port plans, air drops ‘sign of international weakness’: Amnesty chief
Efforts to deliver aid to war-torn Gaza by constructing a seaport or through airdrops are a sign of international powerlessness…
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Qatar says Israel, Hamas ‘not near a deal’ for Gaza truce
Israel and Hamas are not close to a deal to halt the fighting in Gaza and free hostages, mediator Qatar…
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A two-state solution is the only way for Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel: Diplomat
The only way Saudi Arabia will establish ties and recognize Israel is through a two-state solution, which includes Palestinian statehood, something Riyadh…
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Israeli forces kill Jordanian in West Bank: Palestinian ministry
A Jordanian citizen has died after being shot by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian authorities said Tuesday,…
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