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May 7, 2024 — Bob Kitchen, the IRC Vice President of Emergencies, said: "The dire warnings of aid groups have materialized: Israeli forces have launched a ground incursion into eastern Rafah and have taken control of…
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GAZA, 7 May 2024 – The takeover by Israeli forces of the Rafah crossing and the closure of the Kerem Shalom crossing are blocking the last remaining entry points for aid and lifelines for children in…
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Aid Still Being Obstructed Despite Famine (Jerusalem) – Israel is contravening the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) legally binding orders by obstructing the entry of lifesaving aid and services into Gaza, Human Rights Watch said today. Since…
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Reported incidents of explosive weapon use that resulted in casualties At least one death or injury from the use of explosive weapons was recorded in 25 countries and territories in March 2024. Worldwide, there were at least…
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Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned in February that a significant Israeli military operation in Rafah would pose a disastrous risk to the civilian population given the more than 1…
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We are at a decisive moment for the Palestinian and Israeli people and for the fate of the entire region. An agreement between the Government of Israel and the leadership of Hamas is essential to stop the…
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The UK Government has repeatedly asked Israel not to unleash a slaughter in Rafah, Gaza. Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron is “very concerned about what is happening in Rafah” and knows “it is impossible to fight a war amongst…
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Day 206-212 of Hostilities Key Points Israeli Security Forces (ISF) operations from air, land and sea continue across the Gaza Strip, resulting in further civilian casualties, infrastructure damage and displacement. On 5 May, UNRWA’s Commissioner-General released a statement highlighting…
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Amid ongoing uncertainty about a ceasefire in Gaza and an escalation of the military operation in Rafah, UN aid agencies expressed deep concerns on Tuesday that the two main access points into the enclave remained closed,…
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This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder – to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva GENEVA, 7 May 2024…
