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Tear-gas injuries reported during raid in Aida camp
WAFA reported residents suffering from tear-gas inhalation during an Israeli raid in Aida camp, north of Bethlehem, on the evening of 22 October.
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Two olive harvesters injured in attack near Marah Rabah
Two Palestinians were injured when settlers attacked olive harvesters south of Bethlehem on 22 October, WAFA reported.
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Vehicles and ambulance damaged in attacks near Al Mughayyir
WAFA reported at least two vehicles damaged by stones near Al Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah, on 22 October.
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Fatah and European Socialists discuss stronger political cooperation
Yasser Abbas met a Party of European Socialists delegation led by Giacomo Filibeck in Ramallah, WAFA reported on 22 October.
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Yasser Abbas and Spanish consul discuss Palestinian developments
Yasser Abbas discussed political and field developments with Spanish Consul-General José Javier Gutiérrez Blanco-Navarrete, WAFA reported on 22 October.
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Fatah Central Committee calls for continued national dialogue
Fatah’s Central Committee stressed continued national dialogue and unity at a meeting on 22 October, according to WAFA.
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Attack reported on home in Al Masoudiya with no injuries reported
Land-defence committee official Dhiab Hajji reported a settler attack on a home in Al Masoudiya northwest of Nablus on 22 October, according to WAFA.
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Palestinian Monetary Authority discusses banking support with Egypt
Palestinian Monetary Authority governor Yahya Shunnar briefed Egyptian Ambassador Bassem Abdel Hadi on efforts to address banking challenges, WAFA reported…
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WAFA reports raids in Tubas and Faraa without reported arrests
WAFA reported Israeli military vehicles entering Tubas and then Al Faraa camp to its south on the evening of 22 October.
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Habbash and Al Azhar chief discuss holy sites and Palestinian support
Mahmoud al Habbash and Al Azhar’s Ahmed al Tayyeb discussed Palestine and protection of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Cairo on 22 October, WAFA reported.
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WAFA reports olive trees burned and harvesting blocked east of Qalqilya
Local sources told WAFA that settlers burned olive trees in the Al Shabaat area of Immatin on 22 October.
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Russia and Ukraine report drone interceptions overnight
Russia said its air defences intercepted 373 Ukrainian drones over 13 regions and the Black Sea, QNA reported on 21 October. Ukraine separately reported…
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