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Foreigners evacuate Israel, those in Gaza remain stuck

Steven Gislam
October 17, 2023

As the countdown to an Israeli ground offensive in Gaza continues, foreign nationals leave Israel but Gaza's borders are still shut for evacuations and aid.

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