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• [New] Israel banned the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) last October, and both the Israel Defense Forces and Israeli settlers actively prevented most aid trucks from reaching designated destinations in Gaza, citing security risks vis-a-vis Hamas. The Indian Express
• The incident in East Palestine serves as a reminder of the potential dangers associated with transporting hazardous materials and underscores the importance of proactive planning and transparent communication. Breaking News Now
• Recent official rhetoric from Turkey has emphasized that Israeli policies in Palestine and the broader region threaten regional stability and pose a direct threat to Ankara. AL-Zaytouna Centre
• The war on GS and its extension into southern Lebanon marked a shift in Turkey's stance, moving from solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon to perceiving Israel as a direct threat. AL-Zaytouna Centre
• Despite nearly unanimous international condemnation, the PLO and many Palestinians declared their support for Hussein, partially out of hope that Iraq would be a powerful ally against Israel and that Hussein would tie any settlement of the occupation of Kuwait to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
• The YAF's operations will continue until the Israeli war on Gaza ends and the blockade imposed on the Palestinian enclave is lifted, stressing that Yemen will continue to stand with Gaza and Palestine until victory. Al Mayadeen English
• The leadership of Palestine will continue implementing essential reforms to improve public services, advance the economy, empower women and youth, and promote the rule of law, transparency, and accountability. Dailynewsegypt
• The Middle East remains unstable, with ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine, Iran and Saudi Arabia, and new threats such as ISIS resurgence. ReadEasyNews
• President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vehemently criticized the Western world for keeping mum regarding Israel's genocide policy against Palestinians in Gaza, asserting that Turkey will never abandon Palestine and its just cause. hurriyetdailynews.com
• International aid is crucial in Palestine, particularly Gaza, to rebuild water infrastructure and alleviate health risks caused by water shortages. New Spotlight Magazine
• Palestine is known for having one of the world's highest literacy rates, but Israel's the total decimation of Gaza is threatening the future of children and youths. UCLA Center X
• Trump's immediate priority will likely be ending the conflicts in Lebanon and Palestine, with little focus on long-term regional strategy and an effort to decouple the Palestinian file from the broader Middle East agenda. Acled
• If India aligns with Israel's policies without addressing the serious human rights violations in Palestine, it risks losing its credibility as the voice of the Global South. Modern Diplomacy
• The two-state solution will not secure Palestinian rights, emphasizing Tehran's support for the establishment of one state representing all the original inhabitants of Palestine. The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
• In lieu of ongoing monitoring in East Palestine itself, regulators turn to computer modeling results that estimate existing levels of air pollution and risks. The Equation
• Medecins Sans Frontieres warns that tens of thousands of displaced people in northern parts of the West Bank, Palestine, are without proper shelter, essential services, and access to healthcare. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) International
• The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has created new opportunities for pirates by drawing naval attention away from their activities. Vice
• Palestinian cartographers who work with the Palestinian Authority - the government body that administers partial civil control over Palestinian enclaves in the West Bank - make official maps of the West Bank and Gaza in the hope of establishing a future state of Palestine. The Conversation
• Doubling down on being Israel's partner in genocide and ethnic cleansing is not just a threat to Palestine, it is a threat to world peace and international order. Al Jazeera
• The catch-cry of mass Gaza protests, that Palestine will be free, from the river to the sea, both hopes for and looks forward to the state of Israel coming to an end. The Critic Magazine
• The hundred years' Israel-Palestine conflict will only end when Israel ends its occupation of Palestinian lands and grants its neighbours the right of self-determination. Newsweek
• We stand in steadfast support of churches in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Palestine / Israel, where all communities face immediate threats to life and livelihood. World Council of Churches
• Unforeseen man-made disasters such as the Key Bridge collapse in the Port of Baltimore, or the East Palestine train derailment can instantly break supply chains and cause significant disruption. Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Last updated: 13 June 2025