Tensions Rising in Israel and Palestine: Summary of Key Developments

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What's happening in Israel and Palestine? Tensions are escalating with the Palestinian Authority suspending Al Jazeera, former Defense Minister Gallant resigning from parliament, and Israeli airstrikes leaving 11 dead in Gaza. Read on for a concise summary of these developments and their potential implications.

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In Sumy, Russian forces conducted 50 attacks, resulting in 169 explosions. The hromadas (administrative units) targeted were Yunakivka, Myropillia, Bilopillia, Krasnopillia, Velyka Pysarivka, Nova Sloboda, Shalyhyne, Khutir-Mykhailivskyi, Seredyna-Buda and Znob-Novhorodske.

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