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Gaza civil defense says Israeli attacks kill 22
Gaza's civil defense agency said Israeli attacks killed at least 22 people on Saturday, warning that intensifying strikes on a Gaza City neighborhood were placing its remaining residents in mortal danger. Civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal said conditions in the Zeitun neighborhood were rapidly deteriorating with residents having little to no access to food and water amid heavy Israeli bombardment. He said that about 50,000 people are estimated to be in that area of Gaza City, 'the majority of whom are without food or water' and lacking 'the basic necessities of life.' Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties accessing swaths of the Palestinian territory mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by the civil defense agency, the Israeli military and other sources. In recent days, Gaza City residents have told AFP of more frequent airstrikes targeting residential areas, including in Zeitun, while earlier this week militant group Hamas denounced 'aggressive' Israeli ground incursions. To Bassal, Israel was carrying out 'ethnic cleansing' in Zeitun. Israeli officials have dismissed similar accusations before, and the military insists it abides by international law. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet approved plans to seize Gaza City, one of the most densely populated parts of the territory which has been devastated by more than 22 months of war. On Friday, the Israeli military said its troops were operating in Zeitun. Ghassan Kashko, 40, who shelters with his family at a school building in the neighborhood, said: 'We don't know the taste of sleep.' He said airstrikes and tank shelling were causing 'explosions... that don't stop.' The Israeli plan to expand the war has sparked an international outcry as well as domestic opposition. UN-backed experts have warned of widespread famine unfolding in the territory, where Israel has drastically curtailed the amount of humanitarian aid it allows in. According to the civil defense agency, at least 13 of the Palestinians killed on Saturday were shot by troops as they were waiting to collect food aid near distribution sites in the north and in the south. The war was triggered by Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. Israel's offensive has killed more than 61,000 Palestinians, according to figures from the health ministry in Gaza which the United Nations considers reliable.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Yahoo
Canadian Tourist Found Dead After ‘Drowning Accident' on Dominican Republic Beach
The body of a Canadian tourist was recently found washed ashore in the Dominican Republic in the early morning hours of June 20 Dorian Christian MacDonald was last seen at around 2 a.m. local time on a beach walk, and his body was discovered at about 4:15 a.m. MacDonald's loved ones called his death a 'drowning accident' in a GoFundMe pageThe body of a Canadian tourist was recently found washed ashore on a beach in the Dominican Republic. Dorian Christian MacDonald was discovered at about 4:15 a.m. local time on the morning of June 20, per Canadian national news outlet CTV News. MacDonald was on a solo vacation at a hotel in Puerto Plata on the island's north coast, and authorities said he had been walking alone on the beach at about 2 a.m., per the outlet. CTV News reached out to Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the department that oversees diplomatic relations, and a GAC spokesperson reportedly confirmed that they are 'aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in the Dominican Republic,' but could not disclose any further information due to privacy considerations. The representative also reportedly said the department is currently providing consular services to the victim's family, per the outlet. Jenssen Sanchez, a spokesperson for the Dominican Republic's Civil Defense Agency, which manages emergency response efforts, told Canadian outlet The Globe and Mail that first responders were called to the scene after receiving a call at 3 a.m. local time. Sanchez confirmed that the body was located more than an hour later. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. PEOPLE reached out to the Civil Defense Agency and Global Affairs Canada for comment on Saturday, June 28, but did not receive an immediate response. Tara McKenzie, a friend of MacDonald and his family, called MacDonald's death a 'drowning accident' in a GoFundMe established to help cover his funeral expenses, as well as the various costs associated with returning his body to Canada. 'Between flights, international paperwork, funeral coordination, preparation of his body and all the red tape, we're looking at a cost of $10,000–$20,000 just to get him back. And honestly? We just want him out of that cold system and back where he belongs — with us,' McKenzie wrote on the fundraising page. She also described MacDonald as a force of nature, leaving an imprint on almost everyone he met. 'There are some people who don't just pass through your life. They crash in, kick their shoes off, make you laugh until your ribs hurt, become your chosen family and just stay there, woven into the fabric of your heart forever,' McKenzie wrote, adding, 'Dorian Christian MacDonald, who most of us also know affectionately as D-Mac, was one of those people.' 'Dorian handed out hugs, compliments and I love you's as freely as oxygen,' she continued. 'He was that person. His presence felt like it would just always be there. And now, somehow, just like that, he's gone." As of Saturday, June 28, the fundraiser has raised over $26,000 toward a goal of $29,000. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Yahoo
Canadian Tourist Found Dead After ‘Drowning Accident' on Dominican Republic Beach
The body of a Canadian tourist was recently found washed ashore in the Dominican Republic in the early morning hours of June 20 Dorian Christian MacDonald was last seen at around 2 a.m. local time on a beach walk, and his body was discovered at about 4:15 a.m. MacDonald's loved ones called his death a 'drowning accident' in a GoFundMe pageThe body of a Canadian tourist was recently found washed ashore on a beach in the Dominican Republic. Dorian Christian MacDonald was discovered at about 4:15 a.m. local time on the morning of June 20, per Canadian national news outlet CTV News. MacDonald was on a solo vacation at a hotel in Puerto Plata on the island's north coast, and authorities said he had been walking alone on the beach at about 2 a.m., per the outlet. CTV News reached out to Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the department that oversees diplomatic relations, and a GAC spokesperson reportedly confirmed that they are 'aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in the Dominican Republic,' but could not disclose any further information due to privacy considerations. The representative also reportedly said the department is currently providing consular services to the victim's family, per the outlet. Jenssen Sanchez, a spokesperson for the Dominican Republic's Civil Defense Agency, which manages emergency response efforts, told Canadian outlet The Globe and Mail that first responders were called to the scene after receiving a call at 3 a.m. local time. Sanchez confirmed that the body was located more than an hour later. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. PEOPLE reached out to the Civil Defense Agency and Global Affairs Canada for comment on Saturday, June 28, but did not receive an immediate response. Tara McKenzie, a friend of MacDonald and his family, called MacDonald's death a 'drowning accident' in a GoFundMe established to help cover his funeral expenses, as well as the various costs associated with returning his body to Canada. 'Between flights, international paperwork, funeral coordination, preparation of his body and all the red tape, we're looking at a cost of $10,000–$20,000 just to get him back. And honestly? We just want him out of that cold system and back where he belongs — with us,' McKenzie wrote on the fundraising page. She also described MacDonald as a force of nature, leaving an imprint on almost everyone he met. 'There are some people who don't just pass through your life. They crash in, kick their shoes off, make you laugh until your ribs hurt, become your chosen family and just stay there, woven into the fabric of your heart forever,' McKenzie wrote, adding, 'Dorian Christian MacDonald, who most of us also know affectionately as D-Mac, was one of those people.' 'Dorian handed out hugs, compliments and I love you's as freely as oxygen,' she continued. 'He was that person. His presence felt like it would just always be there. And now, somehow, just like that, he's gone." As of Saturday, June 28, the fundraiser has raised over $26,000 toward a goal of $29,000. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Yahoo
Canadian Tourist Found Dead After ‘Drowning Accident' on Dominican Republic Beach
The body of a Canadian tourist was recently found washed ashore in the Dominican Republic in the early morning hours of June 20 Dorian Christian MacDonald was last seen at around 2 a.m. local time on a beach walk, and his body was discovered at about 4:15 a.m. MacDonald's loved ones called his death a 'drowning accident' in a GoFundMe pageThe body of a Canadian tourist was recently found washed ashore on a beach in the Dominican Republic. Dorian Christian MacDonald was discovered at about 4:15 a.m. local time on the morning of June 20, per Canadian national news outlet CTV News. MacDonald was on a solo vacation at a hotel in Puerto Plata on the island's north coast, and authorities said he had been walking alone on the beach at about 2 a.m., per the outlet. CTV News reached out to Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the department that oversees diplomatic relations, and a GAC spokesperson reportedly confirmed that they are 'aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in the Dominican Republic,' but could not disclose any further information due to privacy considerations. The representative also reportedly said the department is currently providing consular services to the victim's family, per the outlet. Jenssen Sanchez, a spokesperson for the Dominican Republic's Civil Defense Agency, which manages emergency response efforts, told Canadian outlet The Globe and Mail that first responders were called to the scene after receiving a call at 3 a.m. local time. Sanchez confirmed that the body was located more than an hour later. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. PEOPLE reached out to the Civil Defense Agency and Global Affairs Canada for comment on Saturday, June 28, but did not receive an immediate response. Tara McKenzie, a friend of MacDonald and his family, called MacDonald's death a 'drowning accident' in a GoFundMe established to help cover his funeral expenses, as well as the various costs associated with returning his body to Canada. 'Between flights, international paperwork, funeral coordination, preparation of his body and all the red tape, we're looking at a cost of $10,000–$20,000 just to get him back. And honestly? We just want him out of that cold system and back where he belongs — with us,' McKenzie wrote on the fundraising page. She also described MacDonald as a force of nature, leaving an imprint on almost everyone he met. 'There are some people who don't just pass through your life. They crash in, kick their shoes off, make you laugh until your ribs hurt, become your chosen family and just stay there, woven into the fabric of your heart forever,' McKenzie wrote, adding, 'Dorian Christian MacDonald, who most of us also know affectionately as D-Mac, was one of those people.' 'Dorian handed out hugs, compliments and I love you's as freely as oxygen,' she continued. 'He was that person. His presence felt like it would just always be there. And now, somehow, just like that, he's gone." As of Saturday, June 28, the fundraiser has raised over $26,000 toward a goal of $29,000. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Yahoo
Canadian Tourist Found Dead After ‘Drowning Accident' on Dominican Republic Beach
The body of a Canadian tourist was recently found washed ashore in the Dominican Republic in the early morning hours of June 20 Dorian Christian MacDonald was last seen at around 2 a.m. local time on a beach walk, and his body was discovered at about 4:15 a.m. MacDonald's loved ones called his death a 'drowning accident' in a GoFundMe pageThe body of a Canadian tourist was recently found washed ashore on a beach in the Dominican Republic. Dorian Christian MacDonald was discovered at about 4:15 a.m. local time on the morning of June 20, per Canadian national news outlet CTV News. MacDonald was on a solo vacation at a hotel in Puerto Plata on the island's north coast, and authorities said he had been walking alone on the beach at about 2 a.m., per the outlet. CTV News reached out to Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the department that oversees diplomatic relations, and a GAC spokesperson reportedly confirmed that they are 'aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in the Dominican Republic,' but could not disclose any further information due to privacy considerations. The representative also reportedly said the department is currently providing consular services to the victim's family, per the outlet. Jenssen Sanchez, a spokesperson for the Dominican Republic's Civil Defense Agency, which manages emergency response efforts, told Canadian outlet The Globe and Mail that first responders were called to the scene after receiving a call at 3 a.m. local time. Sanchez confirmed that the body was located more than an hour later. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. PEOPLE reached out to the Civil Defense Agency and Global Affairs Canada for comment on Saturday, June 28, but did not receive an immediate response. Tara McKenzie, a friend of MacDonald and his family, called MacDonald's death a 'drowning accident' in a GoFundMe established to help cover his funeral expenses, as well as the various costs associated with returning his body to Canada. 'Between flights, international paperwork, funeral coordination, preparation of his body and all the red tape, we're looking at a cost of $10,000–$20,000 just to get him back. And honestly? We just want him out of that cold system and back where he belongs — with us,' McKenzie wrote on the fundraising page. She also described MacDonald as a force of nature, leaving an imprint on almost everyone he met. 'There are some people who don't just pass through your life. They crash in, kick their shoes off, make you laugh until your ribs hurt, become your chosen family and just stay there, woven into the fabric of your heart forever,' McKenzie wrote, adding, 'Dorian Christian MacDonald, who most of us also know affectionately as D-Mac, was one of those people.' 'Dorian handed out hugs, compliments and I love you's as freely as oxygen,' she continued. 'He was that person. His presence felt like it would just always be there. And now, somehow, just like that, he's gone." As of Saturday, June 28, the fundraiser has raised over $26,000 toward a goal of $29,000. Read the original article on People
