An airstrike conducted by joint Iraqi and U.S. forces killed a senior Islamic State leader, Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufay’i, in Iraq, who was considered one of the most dangerous terrorists in the world. The Islamic State has been reconstituting in Syria, carrying out numerous attacks, with affiliates in over a dozen countries across three continents, evolving its organization structure. The most deadly attacks in 2024 were linked to the IS-Khorasan affiliate based in Afghanistan, showing the group’s continued global threat.
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WHO warns of permanent impact of hunger on a generation of Gazans – Middle East Monitor
SummaryMalnutrition rates in Gaza are escalating, with emergency treatments dwindling, risking the future of an entire generation, as reported by a World Health Organisation official. Since Israel's blockade began in March, hunger has reached alarming levels, affecting half a million people, with over 20% of children in a northern Gaza hospital suffering from acute malnutrition. WHO's Rik Peeperkorn warned that without sufficient food, clean water, and healthcare, children could face stunting and cognitive impairments, while...
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