UN Warns of Consequences of Israeli Evacuation Order in Central Gaza - Jordan News
Gaza's Civil Defense reported a growing number of infant deaths due to acute hunger and malnutrition, confirming that at least three children died over the past week. (Al-Mamlaka)
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