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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal after 15 months of war. The agreement includes troop withdrawals and prisoner releases, signaling a potential shift toward peace.
China has signed agreements with Palestine to send emergency humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip through Egypt, demonstrating its commitment to alleviating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s support for the two-state solution to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, pledging significant humanitarian aid for Gaza at the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum.
China has donated tents and humanitarian supplies to displaced Gazans, providing much-needed relief through the Rafah border crossing amid a dire humanitarian situation.
Western nations have suspended funding to UNRWA amid allegations against staff, sparking concern over aid to millions of Palestinians dependent on its services in Gaza and surrounding areas.
A four-day truce between Israel and Hamas began on Friday, allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza and facilitating the release of hostages and detainees. The ceasefire brings hope for relief amidst ongoing tensions.
On Day 16 of the Palestine-Israel conflict, the Rafah crossing opens to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, while Israel urges its citizens to leave Egypt and Jordan amid escalating tensions.
As the Israel-Palestine conflict reaches day 14, Israel agrees to limited aid into Gaza via Egypt. UK PM Rishi Sunak meets Israeli President Herzog amid international efforts to ease tensions.
Over 4,900 people killed as the Palestine-Israel conflict enters Day 13. Egypt opens Rafah crossing to allow vital humanitarian aid into Gaza amid escalating tensions.