The temporary medical facility will be located near the Rafah border crossing with Egypt
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UAE condemns Israel minister statement, orders more humanitarian aid to Gaza
In a clear violation of international law, these statements not only incite grave violations of International Humanitarian Law such as war crimes but also raise serious concerns about a potential intent to commit genocide
Gaza
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed directs medical treatment for Palestinian children
The children, accompanied by their families, will undergo treatment at UAE hospitals
Gaza
UAE ‘strongly condemns’ deadly attack on Gaza refugee camp
The UAE renews plea for ceasefire in Gaza as it strongly condemned the deadly attack in the Jabalia refugee camp that killed at least 50 Palestinians
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UAE calls emergency UN Security Council meeting as Israel expands ground operations in Gaza
On Friday, about an hour after Israel escalated its military operations in Gaza, the UN General Assembly, comprising 193 member states, approved a humanitarian pause with 120 countries in favor, 14 against, and 55 abstentions
Abu Dhabi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps meet in Abu Dhabi
The UK Defence Secretary is in the Middle East to work with some of the country’s most valued defence partners to prevent escalation and protect all civilians
Ben Gurion Airport
Qatar World Cup: Israelis, Palestinians allowed to fly on same planes to Doha
In a breakthrough announcement by FIFA, direct flights to Qatar from Tel-Aviv will allow football fans to travel for the World Cup starting November 20
Automobiles
In pictures: Palestinian who restores vintage cars as a hobby
Munir Shindiy, 40-year-old dreams of travelling outside the strip to show off his cars but knows it is nearly impossible.
Cairo
800 Palestinians allowed to exit Gaza for Mecca pilgrimage
Fifteen Gazans among the 800 were not authorised to cross, according to a Palestinian security official at Rafah
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In pictures: Daily life in the Gaza Strip refugee camp Khan Younis
Khan Younis refugee camp is located about two kilometres from the Mediterranean coast, north of Rafah. Life for nearly all refugees in the camp is more difficult because of the blockade of Gaza, with much higher unemployment.
Gaza Strip
Jordan king seeks urgent funding for Palestinian refugees after US exit
President Donald Trump, a staunch supporter of Israel, has ended all $350 million provided by the United States each year to UNRWA
Al-Ram
In pictures: Iraq’s national football team plays first friendly match with Palestine in occupied West Bank
Iraq’s national team played its first-ever football match in the Palestinian territories on Saturday and beat the home side 3-0 in a friendly. Some 2,000 people attended the match in Al-Ram near Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank, next to Israel’s separation wall cutting off the Palestinian territory.
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Iraq football team plays first match in Palestinian territories
Some 2,000 people attended the match in Al-Ram near Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank
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Amal al-Batsh
UN Palestinian agency to axe 250 jobs after US funding cuts
154 employees in the occupied West Bank and 113 in the Gaza Strip will be let go, UNRWA spokesman Chris Gunness said
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudis host Kushner, Trump envoy to discuss Palestinian-Israeli peace process
The meeting with Prince Mohammed bin Salman came as Israeli warplanes pounded Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip
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Kuwait at UN seeks backing for Palestinian protection
The council could hold a vote on Thursday on the draft resolution that is expected to face a US veto
Gaza Strip
Palestinian president Abbas remains in hospital: officials
Spokeswoman for the Istishari Arab Hospital near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank said the 83-year-old was doing well but there was no timeframe for his discharge as yet
