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US welcomes Israel lifeline for Palestinian banking

US welcomes Israel lifeline for Palestinian banking

The United States on Monday welcomed Israel’s one-year extension of a lifeline to Palestinian banks, after threats by the far-right finance minister to sever the connection amid the Gaza war.

UN says situation in Gaza ‘appalling and apocalyptic’

UN says situation in Gaza ‘appalling and apocalyptic’

The United Nations chief said Monday the situation in war-torn Gaza was “appalling and apocalyptic”, warning conditions faced by Palestinians in the territory may amount to the “gravest international crimes”.