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Israeli forces continue attacks on Palestinians observing second day of Eid al-Fitr in Gaza, killing at least nine people, including many children. The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has recovered the bodies of 15 emergency workers, a week after their vehicles came under fire from Israeli forces near Rafah in southern Gaza. A spokesman for the Israeli military has issued …

Today marks the first day of Eid al-Fitr, a time that is traditionally filled with joy and celebration. But in Gaza, the sound of bombardment and artillery shelling drowns out the call to prayer. Children who used to wear new clothes on this day are hungry and traumatised. People have no sense of safety and no festive meals to prepare. …