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IN PHOTOS: Palestinians flock to seaside shores, seeking relief from heat amid ongoing war

Updated On: 09 June, 2025 10:59 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Palestinians gather at the beach near a makeshift displacement camp in Gaza City to escape the heat and tents, as smoke billows in the distance amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militants on Sunday. (Pics/ AFP)

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Israel on June 8 ordered the military to stop a humanitarian ship carrying activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, breaking the blockade of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. Pic/ AFP

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Israel on June 8 ordered the military to stop a humanitarian ship carrying activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, breaking the blockade of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. Pic/ AFP
On Sunday, Israel's defence minister vowed to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching the Gaza Strip

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On Sunday, Israel's defence minister vowed to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching the Gaza Strip

Defence Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that Israel wouldn't allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he said was aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms

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Defence Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that Israel wouldn't allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he said was aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms

Israeli fire killed at least five people and wounded others as they headed toward two aid distribution points in Gaza run by an Israeli and US-backed group, Palestinian health officials and witnesses said Sunday. Israel's military said it fired warning shots at people who approached its forces

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Israeli fire killed at least five people and wounded others as they headed toward two aid distribution points in Gaza run by an Israeli and US-backed group, Palestinian health officials and witnesses said Sunday. Israel's military said it fired warning shots at people who approached its forces

The past two weeks have seen frequent shootings near the new hubs where thousands of Palestinians, desperate after 20 months of war, are being directed to collect food

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The past two weeks have seen frequent shootings near the new hubs where thousands of Palestinians, desperate after 20 months of war, are being directed to collect food

Witnesses say nearby Israeli troops have opened fire, and more than 80 people have been killed, according to Gaza hospital officials

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Witnesses say nearby Israeli troops have opened fire, and more than 80 people have been killed, according to Gaza hospital officials

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