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Humanitarian concerns rise as Israel moves tanks into south Gaza

UN officials are warning that an even more hellish scenario is unfolding for civilians trapped in Gaza by the Israeli offensive.

Israeli forces have moved tanks into positions in southern Gaza, in a move that seems to indicate a push into new areas of the territory - with a massive internal movement of people already in Gaza, there are concerns that the already severe humanitarian crisis could become even worse.

The US government is challenging a court ruling that would enable the Sackler family - former owners of Purdue pharma - to have legal immunity for their role in America's opioid epidemic.

In Iran in recent weeks human rights groups have reported an increase in the number of people being put to death, saying executions are taking place while the world is preoccupied with the war between Israel and Hamas.

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  • Tue 5 Dec 2023 07:06GMT