In the Qalandia refugee camp, UNRWA’s training centre is a peaceful haven for young people mastering trades in the West Bank, but a recent Israeli ban on cooperation with the agency has put the centre’s future in jeopardy. With fears of restricted movement for employees and potential closures looming, students like Ahmed Naseef are uncertain about their future education and career prospects. The ban has also raised concerns about the impact on essential services provided by UNRWA, such as education and healthcare, for the thousands of refugees living in the West Bank.
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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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