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International Workers Shocked by Sanitation Conditions in Rafah
International aid workers have expressed shock and dismay at the unsanitary conditions they have encountered in the Palestinian refugee camp of Rafah in the Gaza Strip. In a report released today, the workers describe the camp as a "public health time bomb," with overflowing sewage, piles of garbage, and a lack of clean water.
US Envoy Says Maritime Corridor Will Bring in 100,000 Tons of Aid per Month
The US envoy to the Middle East, Jason Greenblatt, has said that the proposed maritime corridor between Cyprus and the Gaza Strip will allow for the delivery of 100,000 tons of aid per month. The corridor, which has been approved by Israel and Egypt, is expected to be operational by the end of the year.
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One of Haniyeh's Sons Involved with Holding Hostages
The son of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been implicated in the kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers in 2014. According to a report by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, the son, Abed al-Rahman Haniyeh, was involved in the planning and execution of the kidnapping.
Chief of IDF Southern Command Was Not Notified of Strike
The chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Southern Command was not notified in advance of the Israeli airstrike that killed three Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. The strike, which was authorized by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been criticized by some as a violation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
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