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Gaza Declared a Dangerous War Zone as Ceasefire Canceled
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Gaza Declared a Dangerous War Zone as Ceasefire Canceled

The city of Gaza is now a "dangerous war zone", according to Israel's military. The promised ceasefire, which aims to bring humanitarian aid, is cancelled
UN Extends Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission Until 2027
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UN Extends Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission Until 2027

The UN's long-standing peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, Unifil, continues – but only for 16 months. When 2026 becomes 2027 the work will be concluded, the UN Security Council decided on Thursday
Europe Moves to Reinstate UN Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Dispute
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Europe Moves to Reinstate UN Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Dispute

Germany, France and the United Kingdom have initiated the process of reintroducing UN sanctions against Iran, which has not yet agreed to a new agreement on the country's nuclear energy program.
Over 20 Killed in New Attack by Rapid Support Forces in Sudan
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Over 20 Killed in New Attack by Rapid Support Forces in Sudan

At least 24 people have been shot dead and 55 injured in an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. This is reported by the organization Sudan Doctors Network
UN Experts Alarmed by Disappearances During Gaza Food Distribution
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UN Experts Alarmed by Disappearances During Gaza Food Distribution

Several people have disappeared at the criticized Gaza Humanitarian Foundations (GHF) food distributions in Gaza, alarm a group of UN experts – and accuse Israel.
US at UN: Israel Not Responsible for Gaza Starvation, Says America
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US at UN: Israel Not Responsible for Gaza Starvation, Says America

The UN Security Council could not agree on whether the famine and starvation in Gaza are due to human actions. 14 member states believed that this is the case
Israel's Attack on Gaza Hospital Sparks Global Condemnation
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Israel's Attack on Gaza Hospital Sparks Global Condemnation

Over 20 dead, five of them journalists, in a double attack against a hospital which, according to the laws of war, should be protected. Israel's attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis on the Gaza Strip has sparked strong condemnations
Gaza Hospital Denies Israel's Claims on Attack Targeting Hamas Camera
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Gaza Hospital Denies Israel's Claims on Attack Targeting Hamas Camera

Israel's military claims that the bloody attack on Nasser Hospital in the Gaza Strip was aimed at a Hamas-controlled camera. The hospital dismisses the explanation
UN Forms AI Advisory Council to Address Global Concerns
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UN Forms AI Advisory Council to Address Global Concerns

Israel's Attack on Gaza Hospital Sparks Global Condemnation
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Israel's Attack on Gaza Hospital Sparks Global Condemnation

At least 20 dead, five of them journalists, in a double attack on a hospital that according to the laws of war should be protected. Israel's attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis on the Gaza Strip is provoking strong condemnations
One in Four People Lack Access to Safe Drinking Water, Warns UN
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One in Four People Lack Access to Safe Drinking Water, Warns UN

Over two billion people lack secure access to drinking water, according to the UN. Now the organization is warning that the goal of everyone on earth having access to drinking water is "increasingly out of reach"
Outrage Over Hospital Attack in Gaza Sparks Calls for Accountability
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Outrage Over Hospital Attack in Gaza Sparks Calls for Accountability

News agencies Reuters and Associated Press (AP) are furious after yesterday's deadly Israeli attack on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister calls the attack – in which Sveriges Radio's employee was also injured – "a tragic misfortune"
Swedish Pension Funds Invest in Companies Accused of Gaza Violations
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Swedish Pension Funds Invest in Companies Accused of Gaza Violations

The Swedish AP funds have invested billions in companies that the UN accuses of violating international law and human rights in Gaza, reports SVT News.
Nigeria Air Strikes Kill Over 35 Jihadists Near Cameroon Border
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Nigeria Air Strikes Kill Over 35 Jihadists Near Cameroon Border

Children Killed in Gaza Tents Amid Widespread Bombing
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Children Killed in Gaza Tents Amid Widespread Bombing

People who sought shelter in tents or tried to get emergency aid are among those who were killed in Israeli shootings and bombings in Gaza on Saturday, according to local hospitals.
Sudan's Al-Fashir Besieged: Children Face Starvation Amid Conflict
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Sudan's Al-Fashir Besieged: Children Face Starvation Amid Conflict

While the world looks the other way, the civilian population in the civil war-torn Sudan is exposed to war crime after war crime. The oasis town of al-Fashir is the last town in the war-torn region of Darfur that has not yet fallen to the rebel group RSF
UN Reports Brutal Civilian Executions by RSF in Sudan's Darfur Region
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UN Reports Brutal Civilian Executions by RSF in Sudan's Darfur Region

At least 89 civilians have been killed by the rebel group RSF in the Darfur region of Sudan during a ten-day period. This according to the UN, which accuses RSF of being behind "brutal" attacks and summary executions
IPC Reports Severe Famine in Parts of Gaza Amidst Ongoing Conflict
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IPC Reports Severe Famine in Parts of Gaza Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Fully developed famine prevails in parts of Gaza, states the IPC. Immediate measures are required to prevent further deaths – but for many it is already too late, the organization notes
Israel Warns of Gaza Destruction if Hamas Rejects Demands
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Israel Warns of Gaza Destruction if Hamas Rejects Demands

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz threatens with total destruction of Gaza city if Hamas does not agree to Israel's demands.
Swedish Doctors Criticize Symbolic Food Aid in Gaza Conflict
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Swedish Doctors Criticize Symbolic Food Aid in Gaza Conflict

Chaos and violence at food distributions in the Gaza Strip is "without a doubt an orchestrated part of Israel's strategy". This is written by three well-known representatives of war and disaster medicine on DN Debatt – and they fear that the situation will deteriorate further with Israel's invasion of Gaza City
Netanyahu Initiates Hostage Talks and War Resolution Efforts
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Netanyahu Initiates Hostage Talks and War Resolution Efforts

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders immediate negotiations to get the hostages released and an end to the war on Israel's terms.
Uganda Agrees to Accept Migrants from USA
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Uganda Agrees to Accept Migrants from USA

Uganda has reached an agreement to receive migrants from the USA who do not meet the requirements to stay in the country, the Foreign Ministry reported on Thursday.
Palestinians Flee Gaza City Amid Intensified Israeli Attacks
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Palestinians Flee Gaza City Amid Intensified Israeli Attacks

A strong stream of Palestinians is fleeing Gaza city. Israel is intensifying its attacks, the day after they announced that the planned invasion has begun
Israel's Responsibilities in Gaza Amid Occupation Debate
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Israel's Responsibilities in Gaza Amid Occupation Debate

Israel's government does not want to call the plan now being staged to take control of Gaza city an occupation. But that is exactly what it is, according to Melanie O'Brien, associate professor of international law at the University of Western Australia
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