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Humanitarian Aid to Northern Gaza at Risk of Being Cut Off
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Humanitarian Aid to Northern Gaza at Risk of Being Cut Off

Israel's plan to evacuate the population of Gaza City is totally detached from reality, warns the Chairman of the International Red Cross Committee. At the same time, there are reports that Israel is planning to cut off emergency aid to the city
Thousands Missing in Sweden Amid Global Search for Relatives
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Thousands Missing in Sweden Amid Global Search for Relatives

In the wake of war and disasters, hundreds of thousands of people have lost contact with their loved ones. It means an enormous human suffering, says Ulrika Modéer, Secretary General of the Swedish Red Cross, which helps the affected to search
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
Israeli Raids in West Bank's Ramallah Leave Dozens Injured
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Israeli Raids in West Bank's Ramallah Leave Dozens Injured

Israel has carried out several raids in Ramallah on the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. A dozen people have been injured in connection with the raids
Government Allocates Support for Gaza Patients in Egypt
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Government Allocates Support for Gaza Patients in Egypt

Protests Erupt in Tel Aviv After Hamas Releases Hostage Videos
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Protests Erupt in Tel Aviv After Hamas Releases Hostage Videos

Relatives of Hamas hostages and other demonstrators have protested in Tel Aviv during the weekend, since Palestinian extreme Islamists released propaganda films with two hostages. One clip shows a very malnourished man in his 20s
Red Crescent Headquarters in Gaza Attacked: No Mistake, Says PRCS
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Red Crescent Headquarters in Gaza Attacked: No Mistake, Says PRCS

Israel has attacked the Palestinian Red Crescent's (PRCS) headquarters in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, reports the humanitarian organization. PRCS writes on X that their headquarters ”is well known to the occupation forces” and is clearly marked with their red emblem
Humanitarian Aid Reaches Conflict-Hit Sweida in Syria
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Humanitarian Aid Reaches Conflict-Hit Sweida in Syria

Over 1,100 people have died in the latest week's fighting in southern Syria. On Sunday, the first humanitarian aid arrived in the city of Sweida
Gaza Aid Center Violence Strains Hospitals Amid Rising Casualties
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Gaza Aid Center Violence Strains Hospitals Amid Rising Casualties

The wave of injured and killed at Gaza's food distributions is pushing healthcare to the breaking point – and beyond. Allegations of deadly violence against Palestinians seeking help are piling up
Risk of Iran Acquiring Nuclear Weapons Grows Amid Israel Tensions
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Risk of Iran Acquiring Nuclear Weapons Grows Amid Israel Tensions

Israel's attack on Iran can lead to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. That assessment is made by Erika Holmquist, researcher at the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI)
Foreign Minister: Starvation in Warfare is a War Crime
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Foreign Minister: Starvation in Warfare is a War Crime

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says that it is crucial that food, water and medicines reach into Gaza. Using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare constitutes a war crime, she says
Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision
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Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision

The S leader Magdalena Andersson says that the withdrawn support to Unrwa places Sweden "in the same gang" as Trump and Orbán. But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) brushes off the criticism and the government accuses S of lying
Russia Returns 1,200 Fallen Ukrainian Soldiers
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Russia Returns 1,200 Fallen Ukrainian Soldiers

Russia has returned 1,200 dead prisoners of war, announces the Ukrainian coordination headquarters for the handling of prisoners of war. Severely injured prisoners of war are to be exchanged on Thursday, according to Russia
Rising Demand for Swedish Red Cross Food Aid Surges Over 50 Percent
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Rising Demand for Swedish Red Cross Food Aid Surges Over 50 Percent

The number of people seeking help from the Swedish Red Cross to cope with everyday life has increased by more than 50 percent in one year.
Ten Killed in Graz School Shooting: A National Tragedy
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Ten Killed in Graz School Shooting: A National Tragedy

At least ten people have been killed in a shooting at a school in Graz. The suspected perpetrator is also dead
Emergency Aid Reaches Flood-Hit Areas in Nigeria
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Emergency Aid Reaches Flood-Hit Areas in Nigeria

A week has passed since the downpour caused extensive flooding with over 200 dead as a result. On Wednesday, emergency aid has finally begun to reach the affected areas in northern and central Nigeria
UN Condemns Gaza Aid Attack as Possible War Crime
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UN Condemns Gaza Aid Attack as Possible War Crime

At least 27 people were killed when crowds gathered in Gaza to receive emergency assistance. Rescue workers accuse Israel's military of opening fire
Holocaust Survivor and Advocate Livia Fränkel Passes Away at 97
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Holocaust Survivor and Advocate Livia Fränkel Passes Away at 97

The Holocaust survivor Livia Fränkel has passed away, 97 years old, writes Expressen.
Israel Denies Shooting at Gaza Aid Distribution Site
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Israel Denies Shooting at Gaza Aid Distribution Site

Israeli forces are accused by the Hamas-controlled civil defense in Gaza of having shot dead 31 people at a distribution site for emergency aid. The Israeli army rejects the claims as "false"
Report: Climate Change Doubles Extreme Heat Days Worldwide
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Report: Climate Change Doubles Extreme Heat Days Worldwide

In almost all countries in the world, the number of days with extreme heat has doubled due to climate change, shows a new report.
Sweden Maintains No Support for UNRWA in Gaza Despite Aid Calls
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Sweden Maintains No Support for UNRWA in Gaza Despite Aid Calls

Sweden's government has no plans to resume support to the UN agency Unrwa's operations in Gaza, despite a call from five major aid organizations. If we assess that Unrwa is an organization that can also channel Swedish support in an effective way, we can consider a reprioritization, says Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa to TT
Israel's Gaza Aid Strategy Criticized for Using Food as a Weapon
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Israel's Gaza Aid Strategy Criticized for Using Food as a Weapon

Israel's new aid strategy in the Gaza Strip is sparking strong criticism from humanitarian organizations and the UN. The approach, which is based on strict selection and surveillance of who receives assistance, is described by experts as an attempt to use food as a military tool against Hamas
Minister Dousa Criticizes Israeli Statements on Gaza Evictions
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Minister Dousa Criticizes Israeli Statements on Gaza Evictions

Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) is sharpening his tone towards the Israeli government. He condemns statements about evicting residents in Gaza from the area and demands that at least 800 humanitarian aid trucks be let into Gaza every day
Israel Accused of Using Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza
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Israel Accused of Using Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza

Israel has repeatedly accused the terrorist-stamped Hamas of employing human shields – a war crime – in the Gaza Strip. However, both Palestinians and Israeli soldiers describe to AP how it has become an increasingly common method within Israel's military
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