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UNRWA chief refuses to bow to Israeli calls for him to quit role

Sky News Thursday, 15 February 2024
The head of UNRWA, the UN's embattled agency for helping Palestinian refugees, has said that he won't accede to Israeli calls for him to step down.
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Israeli tanks enter Rafah : an "important step" according to Benyamin Netanyahu [Video]

Israeli tanks enter Rafah : an "important step" according to Benyamin Netanyahu

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Police break up pro-Palestine university protests in Europe after Israel rejects ceasefire agreement [Video]

Police break up pro-Palestine university protests in Europe after Israel rejects ceasefire agreement

In recent days, students have held protests or set up encampments in Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France and Britain following earlier protests in the US.

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Iraq-Israel Tensions: Iraqi resistance conducts 4th attack on Israeli-occupied territories| Oneindia [Video]

Iraq-Israel Tensions: Iraqi resistance conducts 4th attack on Israeli-occupied territories| Oneindia

The Iraqi resistance recently issued a statement detailing their latest action against the Israeli air base in Eilat. In their announcement, they cited their ongoing commitment to opposing the occupation by the Zionist regime, expressing solidarity with the residents of Gaza, and condemning the killing of Palestinian civilians. This strike marks the fourth assault conducted by the Iraqi resistance on occupied territories within a span of fewer than 12 hours, indicating a heightened level of activity and determination. Earlier on Tuesday, the group had targeted the Israeli base named "Jonathan" in another drone strike, showcasing their persistence in confronting perceived aggressors. Accompanying their declaration, the umbrella group of resistance factions in Iraq also released video footage capturing the moment of their drone attack on the Zionist military's air base in the port of Eilat (Um al-Rasrash), situated south of occupied Palestine. This visual evidence serves to underscore the potency and precision of their actions. The current escalation in attacks by regional resistance groups, including Iraq’s Islamic Resistance, underscores a broader trend of defiance against perceived injustices, particularly in the wake of the Israeli military's aggressive actions in Gaza. As such, these strikes represent a tangible expression of resistance against both Israeli and US interests in the region. #Iraq #Israel #Tensions #Resistance #Occupation #Gaza #Solidarity #DroneStrike #Confrontation #RegionalConflict ~PR.152~ED.103~GR.125~HT.96~

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How Israel launched its Rafah offensive and seized key border crossing

After more than six months of war and displacement, half the population of the Gaza Strip is thought to be sheltering in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city.
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Rafah offensive could trigger 'another great humanitarian crisis', Borrell warns [Video]

Rafah offensive could trigger 'another great humanitarian crisis', Borrell warns

The European Commission is reinstating funding for a key UN agency, UNRWA, that was accused of harbouring staff who participated in the 7 October massacre.

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EU foreign policy chief compares Gaza destruction with German cities in WWII [Video]

EU foreign policy chief compares Gaza destruction with German cities in WWII

UNRWA’s commissioner general says attacks on the agency’s reputation were intended to strip Palestinians of refugee status, a day after independent report found Israel still hadn’t provided any evidence staff had links to terror groups.

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'Neutrality' issues found at UNRWA, but no terrorism proof, says review [Video]

'Neutrality' issues found at UNRWA, but no terrorism proof, says review

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UPDATE 3-Israel yet to show evidence UNRWA staff are members of terrorist groups, review finds [Video]

UPDATE 3-Israel yet to show evidence UNRWA staff are members of terrorist groups, review finds

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UN: Gaza is "choked off" from aid [Video]

UN: Gaza is "choked off" from aid

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Israel Shuts Gaza Side Of Rafah Border Crossing As Troops & Tanks Storm Into City| Oneindia News [Video]

Israel Shuts Gaza Side Of Rafah Border Crossing As Troops & Tanks Storm Into City| Oneindia News

Israeli tanks seized the Rafah Crossing in Gaza, intensifying conflict as warplanes bombarded homes. At least 12 casualties were reported. Despite Hamas accepting a ceasefire, Israel vowed to continue its military operation. Troops are conducting a "limited op," trapping civilians. Egypt closed Rafah Crossing to prevent mass exodus. Over a million refugees sheltering in Rafah face grave risk, prompting UN warnings and international appeals ignored by Israel. #Israel #RafahCrossing #Gazawar #Egypt #RafahOffensive #UN #IsraelGazalive #IsraelHamas #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.125~HT.96~

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Northern Gaza in 'full-blown' famine: Senior UN official [Video]

Northern Gaza in 'full-blown' famine: Senior UN official

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) director said the comprehensive famine in northern Gaza might spread south.

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India's Ruchira Kamboj Slams Pakistan's Allegations at United Nations, Commends Bangladesh |Oneindia [Video]

India's Ruchira Kamboj Slams Pakistan's Allegations at United Nations, Commends Bangladesh |Oneindia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticizes Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's candidature from Raebareli, alleging that he is running away from challenges. Modi mocks Gandhi's election history, accusing him of avoiding tough contests. Watch the fiery exchange and political jabs unfold at the Bardhaman-Durgapur rally in West Bengal. #India #Pakistan #IndiavsPakistan #IndiaPakistanTensions #IndiaPakistanRelations #RuchiraKamboj #IndiaatUM #PakistanatUN #UnitedNations #UnitedNationsGeneralAssembly #Bangladesh #IndiaBangladesh #UnitedNationsNews #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.101~

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Labour warns against an assault on Rafah [Video]

Labour warns against an assault on Rafah

Labour's Darren Jones has said the party does not support a ground offensive in Rafah. The shadow chief secretary expressed concern over the potential harm to more than a million Palestinian civilians sheltering there as a long-threatened Israeli ground invasion is reportedly "imminent." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Netanyahu's Iron Fist In Rafah: Invasion Looms Despite Hamas Hostage Deal Acceptance | Oneindia News [Video]

Netanyahu's Iron Fist In Rafah: Invasion Looms Despite Hamas Hostage Deal Acceptance | Oneindia News

Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar. At the same time, Israel continues its bombing campaign in eastern Rafah despite not accepting the ceasefire terms. Reports indicate that around 100,000 Palestinians in Rafah have been asked to evacuate. Ismail Haniyeh, representing Hamas, informed Qatari and Egyptian officials of the group's approval of the ceasefire. However, Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu's office stated that the proposed deal falls short of Israel's demands but will still send a delegation for negotiations. #Hamas #Egypt #IsraelHamas #BenjaminNetanyahu #Qatar #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelGazawar #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.155~

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Starmer calls for 'immediate ceasefire' as Israel threatens Rafah offensive

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said an Israeli offensive "must not go ahead" after the military told Palestinians to leave parts of the city of Rafah.
Sky News

Oxford and Cambridge students set up pro-Palestinian camps outside university buildings

Oxford and Cambridge university students have set up pro-Palestinian encampments on campus lawns.
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