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Governor dodges question over his position on Israel threats to Rafah
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With Palestinians now clinging to life in the southernmost Gazan city of Rafah as Israel threatens military action on Gaza’s last refuges, United Nations (UN) member countries have warned that an Israeli ground attack on the city will be catastrophic, with some 600k children at risk out of the estimated 1.5M refugees.
Gov Rankin agrees Israel has ‘every right’ to defend itself
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands John J. Rankin, CMG has agreed with his UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that Israel has every right to defend itself; however, he said the UK is “deeply concerned” about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Gaza conflict: New three-day ceasefire holds
BBC NEWS
A fresh three-day ceasefire agreed between Israel and Palestinian faction Hamas in Gaza was holding on Monday.
UPDATE: Muslim peace march sees massive & diverse turnout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Muslim Community of the Virgin Islands had massive support today July 29, 2014 from persons of all races, colours, creeds and religious persuasions as together they walked the streets of Road Town, Tortola calling for world peace.
Gaza: Uneasy calm after UN ceasefire call
BBC NEWS
Sporadic attacks by both Israel and Palestinian militants have punctuated a lull in fighting after the quietest night in the 21-day conflict.
UN's Navi Pillay warns of Israel Gaza 'war crimes'
BBC NEWS
The UN's top human rights official has condemned Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip, saying that war crimes may have been committed.
Gaza shelling by Israel 'most intense', dozens reported killed
BBC NEWS
Gaza has come under the most intense shelling since the launch of Israel's offensive, with at least 60 people reported killed in one district.
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