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- 1Israeli army kills two Palestinians in new Gaza truce violations▼Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians, wounds 7 others in new Gaza truce violations
The Israeli army has killed two Palestinians and wounded seven others in what reports describe as new violations of the Gaza truce. The incident, reported by Middle East Monitor, adds to ongoing concerns that the ceasefire is failing to hold, with repeated shootings and strikes continuing to cause casualties despite the agreement.
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Palestinian protesters on hunger strike in Brussels have been hospitalized as their demonstration continues, according to Middle East Monitor. The strikers' health has reportedly deteriorated to the point where medical care was required, but they are pressing on with their action. The protest is drawing attention to the Palestinian cause in the heart of the European Union's capital.
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Iraq and the United States have agreed to resume shipments of US dollar cash into Iraq, according to Middle East Monitor. The agreement eases a disruption that had affected dollar supplies to Iraqi banks and the local currency market, where the greenback is widely used for trade and savings. Observers are watching whether the renewed flows will stabilise the Iraqi dinar and relieve pressure on the country's financial system.