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U.N. urges full reopening of Rafah and probes civilian deaths as Gaza aid remains constrained
Summary
The U.N. spokesperson urged a full reopening of the Rafah crossing for humanitarian cargo and people, reported continued denials of access to Kamal Adwan Hospital, and called for investigation after two boys were killed while collecting firewood.
The United Nations told reporters today that civilians in Gaza continue to face displacement, restricted access to medical care and threats from unexploded ordnance amid ongoing military operations. The U.N. spokesperson said recent strikes and movements of military machinery displaced families in Atufa and Ash Shuzaye neighborhoods and that attempts to access Kamal Adwan Hospital in North Gaza "continue to be denied by the Israeli security authorities."
Agency partners have opened additional health service points in Rafah and the World Health Organization "managed to reach the European hospital" to move equipment to functioning facilities, the spokesperson said, adding…
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