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Gaza declares a polio epidemic 25 years post-eradication due to war-related infrastructure damage. The outbreak threatens neighboring regions and Israel, with the WHO sending over a million vaccines.
Israel's recent strike on Yemen's Hodeidah port, a crucial aid and fuel hub, has escalated tensions, leading to significant humanitarian and economic repercussions. The Houthis vow retaliation amid rising regional conflict.
"Desperate health conditions promote the spread of diseases such as hepatitis A," UNRWA said on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The agency stressed the urgent need for immediate international assistance to address the public health crisis and prevent the epidemic from worsening.
In his welcoming remarks, HH the Amir highlighted the importance of diplomatic engagement and cooperation in addressing global challenges and promoting peace and stability.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has taken important diplomatic steps to prevent escalating violence in the Middle East. Tajani took part in a joint effort to avert what he described as a possible "new war" to negotiate with his Israeli and Lebanese counterparts, Israel Katz and Abdallah Bou Habib.
Palestinians are evacuating the Bureiji and Nuseirat refugee camps in central Gaza under new orders from the Israeli army. Those orders now cover 86 percent of Gaza, leaving only 14 percent of the area exempt from evacuation orders, according to the UN Palestine Refugee Agency.
The recent rocket attack, which killed 12 children and youths in the Golan Heights, has intensified tensions. Hezbollah, aligned with Iran, has denied responsibility but has vowed to continue its attacks on Israel in solidarity with Gaza.
In his statement, Erdogan emphasized Turkey's commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and condemned what he described as "unjust" Israeli actions. He urged the international community to take a stronger stand against Israel and suggested that Turkey is prepared to act if the situation does not improve.
Recent reports from U.S. think tanks The Critical Project and the Institute for the Study of War indicate that Yemen's Houthi rebels are increasing their presence in Iraq.
In a concerning development reported by international monitors, Yemen's Houthi rebels appear to be extending their influence into Iraq, marking a significant geopolitical shift in the region.
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