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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Report: Israel okayed temporary truces in Gaza to vaccinate population against polio
Israel has reportedly okayed temporary humanitarian truces in the Gaza Strip in order to facilitate polio vaccinations for the local population.
According to Channel 13, the decision was made at US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s demand when he visited last week, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and security chiefs approving it without updating the security cabinet ministers.
The Prime Minister’s Office denies authorizing a truce, but confirms it okayed “designating certain areas in the Strip.” It claims the move was presented in the security cabinet and got their support.
