Gaza

An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of a Swedish man with Spanish citizenship, arrested during Israel's raid on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. Spain demands his immediate release, while Sweden raises concerns over his treatment.

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A Swedish citizen in his 40s has been detained by the Israeli military after activist boats were stopped en route to Gaza. The Foreign Ministry confirms it is following the case. The man is being held in custody by Israel, according to UD.

A Japanese member of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has voiced a sense of crisis over the group's need to halt humanitarian aid in Gaza due to Israel's ban on international NGOs operating there. MSF had been supporting medical facilities that cover one-fifth of the territory's hospital beds, but this will leave medical needs unmet.

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FIFA has announced a partnership with President Trump's Board of Peace to invest $72.5 million in building soccer facilities in Gaza. The initiative includes a national stadium, a training academy, and multiple pitches aimed at rebuilding communities through sport. The announcement was made at the board's inaugural meeting in Washington, D.C.

Israeli authorities have allowed only 12 Palestinians to return to the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing since its partial reopening on Monday. One returnee described degrading treatment at an Israeli checkpoint, including being shackled, blindfolded, and subjected to lengthy interrogations. The situation has raised concerns about efforts to limit returns and encourage displacement.

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Egypt has raised its healthcare system's readiness to receive wounded and ill patients from Gaza, placing 150 hospitals nationwide on high alert and mobilizing up to 300 fully equipped ambulances, the Ministry of Health said on Monday. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar chaired a high-level coordination meeting to oversee preparations for patients arriving through the Rafah crossing as cross-border medical evacuations resume.