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View Timeline →Fighting at Torkham Border Crossing Poses Risks to Afghan Refugees Returning from Pakistan
Fighting near the Torkham border crossing is endangering Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan, with a local child killed and a humanitarian worker injured in recent…
UN Warning: 19 Million Afghans Will Face Severe Food Insecurity This Winter
The UN has issued a warning about a looming food crisis in Afghanistan, predicting that over 19 million people will face severe hunger this winter,…
Israel Claims to Fragment Gaza and Create a New Security Corridor Across It
Israel is expanding its military operations in Gaza, aiming to seize large areas and create a new security corridor. Over 60 people, including children, have…
UN Reports Sharp Increase in Number of Palestinians Fleeing to Southern Gaza
The UN reports a significant rise in Palestinian civilians fleeing to southern Gaza due to increased violence in the north. Many of those escaping are…
Israeli Army Attacks Main City in Northern Gaza from Two Flanks
The Israeli army launched a significant ground assault on northern Gaza, targeting over 600 Hamas positions while claiming to have killed key militants. This escalation…
The Most Violent Year for the West Bank in a Decade
The UN report highlights that 2015 was the most violent year for the West Bank in a decade, with significant increases in confrontations and fatalities…