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Middle East crisis: US concerned by ‘horrifying’ Israeli airstrike that killed at least 93 civilians, including 20 children, in Gaza – as it happened

US spokesperson says officials are asking Israel what happened, expressing ‘deep concern’ over loss of civilian lives

The Guardian - US

Tuesday briefing: Some Democrats are grimly convinced that Trump is going to win. What does the evidence show?

In today’s newsletter: The polls are neck and neck. So why are some Kamala Harris supporters convinced the Republicans have the election in the bag?

The Guardian - UK

Israel Bans UN Relief Agency For Palestinian Refugees In Gaza

Israel's ban on UNRWA in Gaza raises concerns about humanitarian aid impact and strains Israel-UNRWA relations.

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Afternoon Update: Australia’s pandemic response ‘grossly inadequate’; Wong condemns Israel’s Unrwa ban; and new Wallabies jersey revealed

Report concludes citizens lost trust in governments which must ‘rebuild the social fabric’ after Covid-19 response

The Guardian - AU

US calls on Israel to tackle ‘catastrophic humanitarian crisis’ in Gaza

Failure to help improve the situation on the ground could be met by restrictions on US military aidMiddle East live: latest updates

The Guardian - UK

‘Intolerable’, ‘dangerous precedent’: World condemns Israel’s UNRWA ban

Israeli laws will prevent UNRWA from providing life-saving support to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera

UN Chief Warns Of Devastating Consequences Of Israel's UNRWA Ban

UN Secretary General warns of devastating consequences of Israel's ban on UNRWA for Palestinian refugees.

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Aid fears in Gaza as Israel bans UN refugee agency

Ban could force closure of UNRWA’s East Jerusalem headquarters and disrupt aid routes

The Independent UK

UNRWA, A Lifeline For Palestinians Amid Decades Of Conflict

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, whose operations in Israel were banned by the Israeli parliament on Monday, is seen by some as an "irreplaceable" humanitarian lifeline in Gaza, but as an accomplice of Hamas by others.

International Business Times

Palestinian Authority Condemns Israel's Ban On UN Relief Agency

Palestinian Authority and Hamas criticize Israel's ban on UNRWA, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

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Israeli PM Calls For Continued Humanitarian Aid To Gaza

Israeli PM Netanyahu emphasizes aid to Gaza despite restrictions on UNRWA by Israeli parliament.

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'You still sell Israel weapons': Humza Yousaf hits out at David Lammy over UN aid ban

FORMER first minister Humza Yousaf has hit out at the UK Foreign Secretary over his comments after Israel’s parliament voted to ban the United…

The National (Scotland)

UNRWA Commissioner-General Criticizes Israel's Ban As Violating International Law

UNRWA Commissioner-General criticizes Israel's ban, raising concerns about humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees and potential violations of internation...

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Banning UN aid agency risks jeopardising humanitarian effort in Gaza – Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer urged Israel to allow UNRWA to continue its ‘essential work’ delivering aid to Palestinians.

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The Guardian - UK

What is Unrwa and why has Israel’s parliament voted to ban it?

Knesset vote to declare UN agency for Palestinian refugees a terror organisation offers no alternative route for aid

The National (Scotland)

Israeli parliament approves bill to ban UN Gaza aid body

ISRAEL has passed two laws banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from working in Israel and in occupied Palestinian territory.

Evening Standard

Taoiseach brands Israeli ban on UNRWA as ‘disastrous and shameful’

The Tanaiste has also condemned the moves in the Israeli parliament to prevent the UN Palestinian refugee agency from working in Gaza.

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Israel Takes Action Against UNRWA Alleged Hamas Infiltration

Israel takes action against UNRWA over alleged Hamas ties, leading to funding suspensions.

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Israeli Parliament Approves Laws Restricting UNRWA Operations

Israeli laws restrict UNRWA operations, impacting aid to Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Israel v the UN: the making of an outlaw state

Editorial: Banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency with no replacement will only cripple aid to Palestinians in their hour of need. It is a deeply irresponsible move by Israeli lawmakers

Al Jazeera

Israel’s parliament votes to ban UNRWA, the UN’s Palestine aid agency

The agency for Palestinian refugees, considered a lifeline for Gaza, has been under Israeli attacks since the war began.

The Guardian - AU

Stan Grant takes shots at ‘political elites’ in US – as it happened

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Israeli Parliament Approves Law Barring UNRWA Activity In Israel

Israeli parliament passes law banning UNRWA, raising concerns about humanitarian impact in Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Evening Standard

It cannot be in Israel’s interest to restrict UN aid agency in Gaza, says Lammy

The Foreign Secretary said during a statement on the Middle East: ‘If UNRWA is brought to its knees, that would be a very very serious event indeed.’

The Independent UK

Israel wants to shut down the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. What would that mean?

Two bills making their way through Israel’s parliament would sever its ties with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, strip it of legal immunities and effectively bar it from operating in Israel and the Palestinian territories

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