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Gaza's Jabalia Faces Collapse Amid Israeli Assaults

5/6/2025

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The Jabalia municipality in Gaza teeters on the brink of collapse as relentless Israeli assaults and a crippling blockade devastate essential services for its 240,000 residents. With over 70% of water infrastructure in ruins and fuel shortages crippling emergency efforts, the situation grows dire. In Lebanon, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas seeks to disarm factions, striving for stability amid escalating tensions.

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The Jabalia municipality in Gaza teeters on the brink of collapse as relentless Israeli assaults and a crippling blockade devastate essential services for its 240,000 residents. With over 70% of water infrastructure in ruins and fuel shortages crippling emergency efforts, the situation grows dire. In Lebanon, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas seeks to disarm factions, striving for stability amid escalating tensions.