Palestinians in the Gaza Strip observed Eid al-Fitr amidst food shortages and ongoing Israeli bombardment, with at least 20 Palestinians, mostly women and children, killed. The Muslim festival, meant for joyous gatherings, was overshadowed by the struggle for survival in Gaza, where two million residents face immense challenges. Despite efforts by Arab mediators to restore a ceasefire, the situation remains dire as Israel’s attacks have claimed the lives of hundreds of Palestinian civilians and blocked humanitarian aid for weeks.
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Christchurch’s Jamie Richard Pope caught drug dealing, importing meth, while on community detention
SummaryJamie Richard Pope, who was on police curfew serving community detention for firearms charges, has been placed under home detention after Customs intercepted multiple packages containing methamphetamine and cocaine destined for his Christchurch address. Initially, Customs alerted police to two drug shipments, followed by the seizure of three additional packages. Pope now faces charges for importing methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as supplying ecstasy, due to his illegal activities while under supervision. Full Article
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