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Irish citizens released from detention in Egypt

Ireland’s deputy premier has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

Egypt, Libya stop activists gathering for March to Gaza, organisers say

Security sources say dozens have been detained or deported from Cairo airport and other locations.

Al Jazeera

Phone and passport confiscated in Egypt from Irish politician marching to Gaza

Paul Murphy was among a large group of people attempting to reach the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza.

Evening Standard

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What to Know About the 'Global March to Gaza' on 15 June: Purpose, Timeline and How to Join

Thousands from over 50 countries have joined the Global March to Gaza to demand humanitarian access through Rafah. Learn what it is, the route, and how to join.

International Business Times UK

Egypt blocks activists from march to Gaza to draw attention to humanitarian crisis

Egypt says its side of the Rafah crossing remains open, but access to the Strip has been blocked since Israel seized the Palestinian side as part of its war with Hamas.

Euronews

Egypt deports dozens of activists before planned march to Gaza border

Activists from around the world have been planning to march to Gaza in a bid to end Israel’s blockade.

Al Jazeera

‘Apocalyptic’ video shows hundreds of Palestinians rushing to secure aid

Footage posted to social media shows hundreds of Palestinians rush to enter an aid site in west Rafah to secure food and supplies from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), in scenes described as "apocalyptic".

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What is the Global March to Gaza all about?

The Global March to Gaza aims to pressure world leaders to end Israel’s genocidal war in the Palestinian enclave.

Al Jazeera

From Gaza prisoner to ‘the Israeli agent’: how rise of Abu Shabab could ignite new phase of war

In email exchange, leader of clan that Israel acknowledges arming blames Hamas for war and for looting of aid trucks

The Guardian - UK

Land convoy sets off for Gaza from Tunisia to protest against Israeli blockade of Strip

The convoy of buses and cars plans to traverse Tunisia, Libya and Egypt before reaching Rafah, the border crossing with Egypt that has remained largely closed since Israel's military took control of the Gaza side in May 2024.

Euronews

At least four killed by Israeli fire near Gaza food point, officials say

Shooting happened about a kilometre from distribution site in Rafah run by Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

The Guardian - UK

Israeli attacks in Gaza kill more than 70, including several near aid site

Medical sources say eight killed in a shooting incident near an aid distribution site west of Rafah in southern Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Israeli forces kill six Palestinians near Gaza aid site

Israeli forces have killed at least six Palestinians this morning near an aid distribution site in Gaza

The National (Scotland)

Starving Palestinians fear being shot dead for a bag of lentils as Gaza aid points close

Aid workers in both the south and north of Gaza tell The Independent that the GHF is not equipped to deal with the dire humanitarian situation in the enclave

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The Guardian - UK

Israel accused of arming Palestinian gang who allegedly looted aid in Gaza

Gang ‘of about 100 armed men’ operate in eastern Rafah with tacit approval of IDF in apparent attempt to counter Hamas

The Independent UK

What we know about the shootings near Gaza aid distribution sites

Shootings have erupted nearly daily this week in the Gaza Strip in the vicinity of new hubs where desperate Palestinians are being directed to collect food

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: What three deadly days for civilians in Rafah reveal about the food distribution system backed by Israel

In today’s newsletter: At least 61 have died since Sunday after Israeli forces opened fire on hungry civilians. Is the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation addressing the crisis - or making it worse?

Al Jazeera

Hunger and bullets: Palestinians recall Gaza aid massacre horror

As thousands gathered on Sunday, seeking aid to feed their families, Israeli forces opened fire, killing more than 30.

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Lethal humanitarianism: why violence at Gaza aid centres should not come as a surprise

At least 27 Palestinians were reported to have been killed on the morning of June 3 amid chaotic scenes at an aid distribution centre in the southern Gaza Strip. This follows a similar incident on June 1 when around 30 civilians were reportedly killed as people scrambled to get food…

Al Jazeera

Israeli gunfire kills at least 27 aid seekers in Gaza: Health Ministry

Killings close to GHF post in Rafah just the latest, as death toll around controversial aid hubs crosses 100.

The Independent UK

Doctor describes desperate situation in Gaza after 27 people killed waiting for aid in Rafah

A doctor has described the desperate situation in Gaza after 27 people were killed waiting for aid in Rafah.

Evening Standard

‘At least 24 Palestinians killed’ near Gaza aid site as Israeli military open fire

The Israeli military said its forces had opened fire on a group of individuals who had left designated access routes near the distribution centre in Rafah

Latin Times

Israeli Army Snipers Gun Down, Kill At Least 30 Palestinians at Food Aid Site in Gaza

The Israeli military opened fire on Palestinians as they waited to collect aid in Rafah on Sunday, killing at least 30 and injuring nearly 180 others.

The Guardian - UK

Palestinians gunned down while trying to reach food aid site in Gaza, hospital says

Witnesses say Israeli forces opened fire on people near distribution point run by Israel-backed foundation

Evening Standard

At least 31 killed in alleged Israeli attack near Gaza aid site

The Red Cross field hospital in Rafah earlier confirmed receiving 21 bodies and said 175 people had been injured

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