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Russia and Israel will be represented at Pope Francis’ funeral — but China is likely to stay absent.

Some 80% of Gaza’s population of more than two million relies primarily on charity kitchens for food, because other sources have shut down under Israel’s blockade, according to the UN.

Kneecap and Kehlani face backlash in the US for their pro-Palestinian support, with the Irish rap group’s Coachella performance and the American singer’s cancelled Cornell University concert drawing criticism.

At least 50 Palestinians, mostly women and children were killed and dozens more were injured on Thursday as Israel ramps up its offensives across the enclave.

The Gaza Civil Defence, a first responders’ body that operates under the Hamas-run government, also said it recovered another four bodies from strikes on two homes in the same area.

In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis frequently called with the only Catholic church in Gaza to see how people huddled inside were coping with the devastating war.

There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the strikes. The military says it only targets militants and blames civilian deaths on Hamas because the group operates in densely populated areas.

At least 23 Palestinians were killed as Israel continues its bombardment of the enclave. The IDF says its military operations in the south of the enclave are continuing with its forces finding success in dismantling Hamas networks.

After the recent ceasefire in Gaza took effect, Euronews followed the journey of 22-year-old Mohammed as he finally returned to his home in the north of the Strip. Two months later, he says there’s nothing left.

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