Hoping for the hostages’ release, the UN defends UNRWA

► No organization can’t change According to the UN, UNRWA in Gaza

No organization can “Change” The United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), charged by Israel to help the population of the Gaza Strip, warned Sigrid Kaag, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the region, on Tuesday, January 30.

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“There is no body capable of replacing or changing the enormous capacity, the fabric of UNRWA and their knowledge of the population of Gaza”She told the press at UN headquarters after a closed meeting of the Security Council that 12 UNRWA staff were accused of involvement in the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel.

► Hamas says it is “investigating” the proposed cease-fire agreement

Hamas said it received and “investigation”

A proposed cease-fire agreement with Israel in the Gaza Strip is the result of a meeting in Paris this weekend between American, Israeli, Qatari and Egyptian representatives. Qatar-based Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, “Confirms that the movement received the proposal that was circulated during the meeting and that Hamas is investigating it” And prepare its response, the press release clarifies.

Israel’s prime minister assured that Israel would not leave “Thousands of Terrorists” As part of the cease-fire agreement, the Palestinians in exchange for the release of hostages in Gaza. “We will not withdraw troops from the Gaza Strip”Benjamin Netanyahu also confirmed.

► Three people died in West Bank hospital

Members of the Israeli forces killed three people this morning inside the Avicenna Hospital in Jenin, in the northern West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry announced, while the Israeli army said it had “neutral” Three “terrorists” In this hospital.

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“The Three Martyrs (have) Avicenna was shot dead by occupying forces inside the hospital », writes the ministry. In a joint statement, the army, internal security and Israel Police say they have “neutral”

During joint operations “Hamas terrorist” WHO “hide” In this hospital, as well “Two other terrorists”.

At the same time, Hamas’ health ministry announced that 26,751 people had been killed and 65,636 wounded in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war.

► Intense fighting in Khan Yunus

Heavy fighting is still going on in southern Gaza’s main city of Khan Younes. During the night, witnesses reported Israeli attacks in several southern and central areas of the Gaza Strip, and the Palestinian Red Crescent reported artillery fire around Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Yunis.

Hamas’ health ministry counted at least 128 deaths from Monday evening to Tuesday morning, including “Ten” In Khan Yunis, where the situation is critical in the main local hospitals.

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“In recent weeks, our operations have been focused on Khan Younes (…) which is the Hamas capital for southern Gaza. Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari announced for his part, noted “Over 2,000 terrorists killed” In this city.

► “Real hope” for hostages’ release, according to Antony Blinken.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken spoke on Monday “True Hope”

Possible upcoming release of hostages by Hamas in the Gaza Strip after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

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“I can’t say much more, but I can say that very important and productive work has been done and there is real hope for the future.” Antony Blinken said when asked during a press conference about talks between American, Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari officials in Paris this weekend.

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