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World Health Organisation officials help with the evacuation of Palestinian patients through the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, days after it was opened by Israel. AFP

Unicef director calls for more support in Gaza after reopening of Rafah crossing

Lana Al Wreikat warns a single aid route is insufficient as malnutrition and child welfare concerns deepen

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Israel reopens Rafah crossing for passage of Gaza residents from Monday

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Israel kills 32 people in deadliest Gaza strikes in weeks

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Palestinian civil defence workers recover bodies from the grounds of Salah Al Din mosque, Gaza city. EPA

After Israel buries last hostage, Gazans wait for closure on their dead

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Rafah crossing to open with Israel vetting passengers

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Gaza's farmers 'dig through rock' in desperate quest to restore ravaged land

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Israel's last Gaza hostage buried as Netanyahu attends funeral

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