The World Health Organization reported that six people, including four children, were injured in a strike on a polio vaccination centre in northern Gaza, where a humanitarian pause was agreed upon for vaccination efforts. The Israeli military campaign against Hamas led to the halt of the vaccination drive, with 119,000 children awaiting a second dose in the north, as the WHO called for a ceasefire to protect children’s health and prevent the spread of the highly infectious poliovirus.
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Netanyahu Moves to Fire Israel’s Domestic Intelligence Chief
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to oust the director of the Shin Bet, Israel's domestic intelligence agency, has raised concerns about the agency's independence. Netanyahu's effort to fire Ronen Bar, the agency's head, comes amid tensions with Israel's security establishment and Shin Bet investigations into allegations against Netanyahu aides. The move has sparked debate over political interference in security matters and potential implications for Israeli democracy. Full Article
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