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Doctors Without Borders Temporarily Closes Health Facility in North Gaza
Doctors Without Borders has announced the temporary closure of its last health facility in north Gaza due to Israeli military evacuation orders and heavy fire in the area. The organization expressed concerns about the limited healthcare options for people in northern Gaza as a result of the evacuation orders and destruction of health facilities.
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Israel Calls for Firing of UNRWA Workers
Israel has urged the U.N. agency responsible for aid to Palestinians to dismiss 100 workers accused of affiliations with Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs requested the firing of the workers in a letter to Philippe Lazzarini, the head of UNRWA, citing concerns over alleged affiliations. UNRWA employs 13,000 individuals in Gaza and operates various essential services.
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White House Official Meets with Israeli Leaders
The top White House official for Middle East affairs, Brett McGurk, held discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Israel. Talks focused on negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release deal. Netanyahu emphasized Israel’s commitment to the process while maintaining its red lines. Gallant highlighted the importance of security guarantees along the Gaza-Egypt border to prevent Hamas from rearming through smuggling.
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Resumption of Houthi Attacks on Commercial Ships in Red Sea
Houthi forces in Yemen have reportedly resumed attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea after a brief pause. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations received reports of explosions near vessels off the Yemeni coast. These incidents mark a return to attacks after a period of relative calm. The U.S. Central Command announced the destruction of Houthi aerial drones and a drone boat posing threats to U.S. and coalition forces in the region.
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