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Morning update: Day 147 of Israel's war on Gaza
1 March 2024 05:28 GMT
Good morning Middle East Eye readers,
Here are the latest developments on day 147 of Israel's war on Gaza:
- The US blocked a UN Security Council statement that blamed Israel for the killing of over 100 Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza City on Thursday
- Israel said it would free some "administrative detainees" due to a shortage of space in its prisons, while far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir denied overcrowding was the reason, calling it a "gesture" ahead of Ramadan while voicing his disapproval
- Israeli forces raided Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank and stormed the home of the alleged attacker who killed two settlers near the Eli settlement
- US President Joe Biden urged House Republicans to pass a foreign aid bill in order to "help ensure that Israel can defend itself against Hamas and other threats"