The city of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza held its first elections in more than 20 years, though for a small fraction of the shattered territory’s population; municipal elections also took place in the West Bank

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  Good Friday in Jerusalem’s Old City were open to only a few worshippers, as Israeli restrictions and regional war limited access: traditional processions were cancelled, Mass attendance capped at 50 people, in contrast to thousands who normally take part

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  192 attacks in two weeks were reported by the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission, as Israeli colonists exploit the current regional instability to escalate attacks on Palestinian villages and communities

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  At the current rate of evacuation it would take 4,5 years for the 20.000 patients, including 4.000 children in need of medical care, to leave Gaza according to figures released by international NGO Save the Children

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  The Rafah border crossing to Egypt reopened after 23 months under Israeli forces control; a relief to many Palestinians who see it as a lifeline to the world, it also fuels frustration as only small numbers of people and no goods will be allowed through

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