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Summary
Domestic
A shaky ceasefire is in place in Gaza, but the humanitarian situation remains catastrophic as Palestinians mark a somber Ramadan. Heavy rains have flooded displacement camps, food prices are extremely high, and a severe water shortage persists. Doctors Without Borders has reduced operations at a major hospital, citing the presence of armed men, and faces a potential ban from Gaza's health ministry. The partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing has allowed some injured people to leave and a limited number of displaced Palestinians to return, though many describe a difficult and frightening journey back.
In the West Bank, reports and personal accounts describe a difficult situation, with one article describing the area as an almost completely 'ethnically cleansed' zone. Nearly 700 Palestinians were forcibly displaced from their homes in the West Bank during January. A group of activists is organizing a new, larger flotilla of ships in an attempt to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, as reports from a Palestinian community describe daily struggles, including the prevention of basic activities like planting trees.
International
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has partially reopened after a long closure, allowing for limited two-way pedestrian traffic primarily for medical evacuations and the return of some Palestinians. Egypt is sending significant humanitarian aid convoys into Gaza and has placed hospitals in the Sinai region on high alert. However, movement remains very restricted, with reports of confusion and many people being barred from crossing.
Israel has ordered the medical aid group Doctors Without Borders to cease its operations in Gaza by the end of February, with the Israeli government citing the group's failure to provide a list of its Palestinian staff members. Israeli military strikes in Gaza have continued, killing dozens of Palestinians, including many children, according to Palestinian health officials. The Israeli military has admitted to killing 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza since the war began. A United Nations report and a group of 18 countries, led by Denmark, have condemned Israel's actions in the West Bank, stating that Israeli policies and the expansion of settlements are raising serious concerns about 'ethnic cleansing'. Multiple reports detail escalating violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians.
Domestic and International Topics
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PSIsrael's Supreme Court issued a temporary order preventing the government from banning several international aid organizations from operating in Gaza. The court's decision allows groups like Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to continue their work for now, while it considers legal challenges against the proposed ban. A United Nations report states that Gaza remains in a catastrophic humanitarian situation, with Israel denying or impeding nearly half of coordinated aid missions despite a ceasefire. Other headlines describe difficulties for Palestinians at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt and reports of Israeli forces firing hundreds of bullets at a medical convoy in Gaza. Doctors Without Borders announced it is reducing operations at one major Gaza hospital, citing the presence of armed men at the facility as a security risk to patients and staff.
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Feb 28
ILIsrael's Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a government order that would have banned 37 foreign aid organizations from operating in Gaza and the West Bank. The court's decision gives the groups a reprieve while the legal challenge is considered. Separately, a United Nations report says Israel's actions in the Palestinian territories, including settlement expansion and demolitions, are raising fears of 'ethnic cleansing'. Denmark and 18 other countries have condemned Israel's actions in the West Bank, where over 300 Palestinian structures have been demolished this year and a Palestinian-American teenager recently died from gunshot wounds.
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Feb 28
Multiple reports describe abuse of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention, including at Ofer Prison. Hamas has condemned the treatment, calling it a new war crime. An Israeli minister, Ben-Gvir, is also reported to have been involved in a raid at the prison.
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Feb 19
Activists are organizing a new, larger flotilla of ships to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, with an international aid flotilla planning to sail from Barcelona next month. This comes as reports from Palestinian communities describe daily struggles and hardships amid the ongoing crisis.
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