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Antonio Gutierrez, the Secretary General of the UN called for an immediate humanitarian

ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages.

On Sunday Israel told more residents in Eastern Ruffa to evacuate as it prepares to

intensify its operations there.

Around 300,000 people have fled from the city in the past week,

according to the UN.

Israel also stepped up bombing raids on Jabalia refugee camp in the north of the enclave.

Vladimir Putin removed his long-standing defense minister Sergei Shoygu,

installing Andre Belusov, an economist in his place.

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