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In Gaza, a hidden threat could kill Palestinians even after a cease-fire

The United Nations says 7,500 metric tons of unexploded ordnance litter the Gaza Strip. The U.N. says it could take 14 years to dispose of these dangers.

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Egypt to support South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Egypt on Sunday announced its intention to formally support South Africa's case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel, alleging genocide in its war against Hamas in Gaza. Meanwhile Israel sent tanks into the Jabalia area of northern Gaza Sunday to try to stop Hamas from re-establishing its…

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Israel expands evacuation orders in Rafah as aid groups struggle to prepare

Israel's military issued new evacuation orders in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, forcing even more Palestinians to relocate on Saturday ahead of a likely expanded ground operation there.

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More Than 200 Dead In Afghanistan Flash Floods: UN

More than 200 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple Afghan provinces, the United Nations said on Saturday, as authorities declared a state of emergency and rushed to rescue the injured.

International Business Times

US Slams Israel's Use Of American Weapons In Gaza

The United States issued Friday a stunning criticism of Israel's use of American weapons in the Gaza war, after Israeli forces intensified operations around the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million displaced people are sheltering.

International Business Times

The U.N. General Assembly backs the Palestinians' membership bid

The assembly voted by a wide margin to grant new "rights and privileges" to Palestine and called on the Security Council to reconsider the Palestinians' request to become a U.N. member.

WEKU

United Nations General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

Resolution does not give Palestine full UN membership, but recognises them as qualified to join and extends rights.

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General Assembly set to vote on more rights for Palestinians at UN

After a US veto foiled the Palestinians' drive for full UN membership, the General Assembly is expected on Friday to grant them some additional rights in the global body -- a symbolic win that has already irked Israel.

France 24

Thwarted By US, Palestinians Look To UN General Assembly

International Business Times

Xavier University Cancels UN Ambassador's Commencement Address

Xavier University of Louisiana cancels U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's commencement address due to student outrage over her Gaza war stance.

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Israel's Ambassador Expects US To Halt UN Funding

Israel's Ambassador warns of US funding cut if UN grants Palestinian Authority full membership, citing UN Charter violation.

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Why Anthony Albanese will face a tough call when the UN votes on full membership for Palestine

With a resolution up before the general assembly this week, Australia’s government may soon have to decide where it officially stands on Palestinian statehood

International Business Times

Latest Round Of Gaza Truce Talks Expected In Egypt

Talks to strike a Gaza truce were expected to resume Sunday after Hamas rejected any deal that failed to end the war in the Palestinian territory and accused Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of "personally hindering" an agreement.

France 24

Israel downplays reports of progress in truce talks as Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo

A Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt on Saturday to resume Gaza truce talks as Egyptian media reported "significant progress in the negotiations" between the Palestinian group and Israel. A top Israeli official later downplayed the report, saying Israel will send a delegation to Cairo for talks on a Gaza truce…

International Business Times

Hamas Delegation Heads To Cairo For Truce Talks

Hamas said its delegation was heading to Cairo on Saturday to resume Gaza truce talks, as the United Nations warned that Israel's threatened assault on the city of Rafah could produce a "bloodbath".

The Hindu

Hope Palestine's application for U.N. membership will be reconsidered, endorsed: India

India hopes the US will reconsider its veto on Palestine's UN membership bid, supporting a two-state solution.

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