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Residents Stranded as Yamuna River Floods Rise

Flood-affected residents of a low-lying area stand on their rooftop on the banks of the Yamuna River in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025, as water levels rise following continuous monsoon rains. The annual monsoon season brings critical rainfall to northern India, but also triggers frequent flooding, especially in vulnerable low-lying regions. Rising river levels force families to seek shelter on rooftops or evacuate their homes. The floods disrupt daily life, damage property, and pose health risks due to waterborne diseases and lack of clean water. Local authorities often struggle to provide timely relief and evacuation assistance. Scenes like this reflect the ongoing challenges of climate vulnerability and urban planning in flood-prone zones, highlighting the human cost of extreme weather patterns intensified by climate change. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Train Crosses Yamuna Bridge Amid Rising Waters

A passenger train crosses the old Yamuna Bridge over the Yamuna River in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025, as water levels rise following intense monsoon rains. The annual monsoon season brings both critical rainfall and recurring threats of flooding to northern India. As river levels swell, vital infrastructure such as bridges and railway lines come under increased strain. Despite the rising water, train services continue to operate, highlighting the region’s reliance on rail transport for daily commuting and economic activity. The swollen river beneath the historic bridge creates a dramatic visual contrast, underscoring the intersection of resilience, risk, and infrastructure in flood-prone areas. Authorities remain on alert as continued rainfall poses a threat to low-lying neighborhoods and transport systems across the region. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Boatmen Navigate Flooded Yamuna Riverbank

Boatmen row a boat near a partially submerged helipad on the banks of the Yamuna River in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025, as water levels rise following days of heavy monsoon rains. Seasonal flooding along India's major rivers often disrupts infrastructure, submerges roads and low-lying areas, and forces local residents to adapt their routines. The partially flooded helipad illustrates the extent of the overflow, as water encroaches upon critical infrastructure. Small boats become an essential mode of transport and livelihood for those living along the riverbanks. The image reflects the resilience of communities in flood-prone regions, where annual monsoon patterns bring both vital water resources and the looming threat of displacement or property loss. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flood Forces Cremations to Higher Ground

People carry out last rites along a path and row of houses situated further uphill from the actual cremation spot due to flooding caused by the rising water level of the Ganges River in Daraganj Ghat in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025. Monsoon rains have led to surging river levels, forcing local residents to adapt critical religious and cultural rituals to higher ground. The Ganges, considered sacred by millions of Hindus, is a traditional site for cremations, especially at ghats like Daraganj. As flooding submerges the usual cremation areas, mourners continue to perform final rites in improvised locations, preserving centuries-old customs despite the natural disruption. The scene reflects the intersection of climate impacts with spiritual traditions in flood-prone regions of India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Boatmen Navigate Flooded Yamuna Riverbank

Boatmen row a boat near a partially submerged helipad on the banks of the Yamuna River in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025, as water levels rise following days of heavy monsoon rains. Seasonal flooding along India's major rivers often disrupts infrastructure, submerges roads and low-lying areas, and forces local residents to adapt their routines. The partially flooded helipad illustrates the extent of the overflow, as water encroaches upon critical infrastructure. Small boats become an essential mode of transport and livelihood for those living along the riverbanks. The image reflects the resilience of communities in flood-prone regions, where annual monsoon patterns bring both vital water resources and the looming threat of displacement or property loss. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Anti-ICE Protest in Seattle Escalates Into Clashes, Several Arrested 2

Hundreds of anti-ICE demonstrators marched through Seattle on Wednesday, June 11, to protest recent nationwide ICE raids. The demonstration began peacefully but later escalated into clashes involving fireworks, a dumpster fire, and several arrests.

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US: Anti-ICE Protesters March Through Seattle, Surround Federal Building 2

Hundreds of anti-ICE demonstrators marched through Seattle on Wednesday, June 11, and surrounded the Federal Building to protest recent nationwide ICE raids.

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US: Anti-ICE Protest in Seattle Escalates Into Clashes, Several Arrested

Hundreds of anti-ICE demonstrators marched through Seattle on Wednesday, June 11, to protest recent nationwide ICE raids. The demonstration began peacefully but later escalated into clashes involving fireworks, a dumpster fire, and several arrests.

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

A young boy looks up as he stands amidst a crowded group of people waiting for food aid in Gaza City, on October 21, 2024, as the humanitarian crisis deepens. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Children and families line up with their containers, waiting for food distribution in Gaza City, as access to food remains limited amid the ongoing war. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

A girl carries food through the streets of Gaza City. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

People crowd at a food distribution site in Gaza City, scrambling to receive aid as the border crossings remain closed, blocking humanitarian supplies. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

People crowd at a food distribution site in Gaza City, scrambling to receive aid as the border crossings remain closed, blocking humanitarian supplies. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Children wait in line with their families at a food distribution center in Gaza City. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

A child sits on the ground, holding food containers, waiting patiently at a distribution center in Gaza City. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

A boy carries a pot on his head as he heads toward a food distribution point in Gaza City. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

People urgently push their containers forward, hoping to receive food aid in Gaza City as the blockade continues to deepen the crisis. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Crowds of people push forward, holding containers as they wait for food distribution in Gaza City. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

People gather with containers, waiting in long lines to receive food aid in Gaza City, as the closure of crossings has restricted access to essential supplies. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

A woman and children wait in line, holding their pots, as they try to get food supplies at a distribution center in Gaza City on October 21, 2024. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Children stand with their mothers, holding pots, at a food distribution center in Gaza City. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Children reach out with bowls, hoping to receive food during a distribution in Gaza City, with the population facing increasing hunger due to closed crossings. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

People urgently push their containers forward, hoping to receive food aid in Gaza City as the blockade continues to deepen the crisis. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

People gather with containers, waiting in long lines to receive food aid in Gaza City, as the closure of crossings has restricted access to essential supplies. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Crowds of people push forward, holding containers as they wait for food distribution in Gaza City. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

People push forward with containers in hand, attempting to secure aid at a food distribution center in Gaza City. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

People push forward with containers in hand, attempting to secure aid at a food distribution center in Gaza City. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

People line up, holding pots and containers, as they wait for food distribution in Gaza City. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

People push forward with containers in hand, attempting to secure aid at a food distribution center in Gaza City. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

A fire burns over the rubble of their destroyed home in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, on October 20, 2024, amid the ongoing war in Gaza. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Residents line up outside an aid distribution center in Gaza City, waiting for food supplies. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

A child walks through a street lined with rubble in Gaza City, holding a pot of food. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Palestinian boys light a fire over their destroyed house in the city of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, on October 20, 2024, amid the ongoing war on Gaza. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Women and children stand in line at a food distribution center in Gaza City, waiting to receive aid. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Residents line up outside an aid distribution center in Gaza City, waiting for food supplies. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

A woman walks past the wreckage of destroyed buildings in Gaza. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Palestinian boys light a fire over their destroyed house in the city of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, on October 20, 2024, amid the ongoing war on Gaza. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

A young girl in Gaza City holds a large pot as she waits for food aid amid the ongoing border closures, which have kept essential supplies from entering Gaza. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

A fire burns over the rubble of their destroyed home in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, on October 20, 2024, amid the ongoing war in Gaza. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

People line up, holding pots and containers, as they wait for food distribution in Gaza City. With border crossings into Gaza still closed, humanitarian aid remains blocked, leaving civilians struggling to survive. October 21, 2024. More than 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing extremely critical levels of hunger, with 70 per cent of crop fields destroyed. Photo by Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Pro-Palestinian Protest In Vancouver On Oct. 7 Anniversary

A pro-Palestinian demonstration was held in downtown Vancouver on Monday, October 7 to mark exactly one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel.

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Canada: Pro-Palestinian Protest In Vancouver On Oct. 7 Anniversary 3

A pro-Palestinian demonstration was held in downtown Vancouver on Monday, October 7 to mark exactly one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel.