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The sinking of a boat off the coast of Greece transformed World Refugee Day, celebrated the June 20, into a day of mourning. There were an estimated 750 people on board, 70 were confirmed to have died and only 104 were rescued from the wreckage – leaving many unaccounted for.

Israeli troops withdrew from Jenin on July 4, 2023 after two days of heavy aerial bombardment and ground invasion. According to reports, 12 Palestinians were killed and over 100 wounded in what the Israeli military described as a “counter-terrorism operation”. One Israeli soldier was also reportedly killed.

Israeli military operation targets West Bank site it calls a ‘safe haven for terrorists’ as gun battles kill at least 10 people and leave more than 100 injured as thousands flee

Two Syrian refugees recall their harrowing journey and pin blame on the coastguard for the devastating shipwreck.

Destroyed homes, cars, streets and memorials mark Jenin refugee camp as Israel pulls out. But so does defiance.

The Israeli military withdrew its troops from Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, ending an intense two-day operation in the militant stronghold that killed at least 12 Palestinians and drove thousands of people from their homes. Here is what you need to know about the Jenin refugee camp…

Israeli forces arrest suspects and destroy infrastructure in ongoing operation; international community expresses concern.

Watch a live view from inside Jenin refugee camp on Wednesday, 5 July, after Israeli forces withdrew following one of their biggest military operations in the occupied West Bank for years.

Analysts say the use of helicopter gunships is indicative of an increased intensity in the assault against Palestinians.