war-torn Gaza

‘Worse than hell’: The perils of pregnancy in war-torn Gaza

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‘Worse than hell’: The perils of pregnancy in war-torn Gaza

GAZA STRIP, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Forced to flee her home by Israeli bombardment, Asmaa Ahmed gave birth in the middle of the night in a Gaza City school that had no electricity.The doctor arrived just in time, working by the light of a mobile phone and clamping the umbilical cord with whatever medical staff could find.“I … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: US, Israel discuss ‘different phase’ of war

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Israel-Hamas War: US, Israel discuss ‘different phase’ of war

WASHINGTON: US national security advisor Jake Sullivan met Tuesday to discuss shifting “to a different phase” of the Israel-Hamas war with Israeli minister of strategic affairs Ron Dermer, a White House official said.The meeting provided an opportunity to talk about steps to improve the humanitarian situation in war-torn Gaza and minimize harm to civilians, according … Read more