The UN announced the completion of a successful child polio vaccination drive in Gaza, with over 500,000 children vaccinated despite ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The second round of vaccinations was carried out in northern Gaza after Israeli bombing disrupted the initial attempt. UN agencies, including WHO and UNICEF, managed the campaign, aiming to prevent the spread of poliovirus in the besieged territory. The UN called for a ceasefire to ensure the continuation of essential health and humanitarian interventions in Gaza.
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Dozens feared dead in Gaza after Israeli strikes
Dozens of people were killed or missing in Gaza after Israeli strikes, including one near Kamal Adwan hospital and another in Gaza City, with a total death toll of 43,985. Israel is also fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon following Hamas's attack, with the US seeking a truce in the region. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem threatens to strike Tel Aviv, while Israel intensifies strikes in Syria and Lebanon, with 52 soldiers killed in ground operations. Full Article
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