Gaza strip

Yamama Jundia, 13, injured in an Israeli airstrike, grieves alongside others over the bodies of their relatives, who were killed in the same strike, at the Baptist Hospital in Gaza City on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Photo: AP via UNB
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Israeli strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza as ground troops move into northern territory

Israel has recently declared plans to take control of large areas of Gaza and create a new security corridor across the territory

FILE PHOTO - Pope Francis visits Matera for the conclusion of the 27th National Eucharistic Congress, in Matera, Italy September 25, 2022. Vatican Media/­Handout via REUTERS
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Pope urges release of all Hamas hostages, concerned by Gaza siege

Rockets are fired by Palestinian militants into Israel, amid Israeli-Palestinian fighting, in Gaza City August 5, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
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Israeli air strike kills missile commander in Gaza

Streaks of light are seen as Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel. PHOTO: REUTERS
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EU calls for ‘accountability’ as Israeli warplanes continue to attack Gaza

At least 21 people were killed and several others injured when a fire broke out in a building where residents attended a party in the Gaza Strip, health and civil emergency officials said on Thursday (17 November).
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At least 21 killed, several others hurt in Gaza Strip fire