The war was sparked by a Hamas attack that resulted in about 1,140 deaths, mostly civilians, in southern Israel, according to an AFP tally of official figures.Militants also seized 250 hostages, of whom Israel says around 132 remain in Gaza, including the bodies of at least 28 dead captives.Israel’s relentless military offensive has killed at least 26,637 people in Gaza, most of them women and children, according to the territory’s health ministry.Hundreds of thousands have been displaced in Gaza and rely on scarce aid, but there are fears of further shortages because of the rift between Israel and UNRWA.The European Union and other donors have urged an investigation into the allegations against UNRWA staff.UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who has pleaded for continued financial support to meet “dire needs”, will meet donors on Tuesday, his office said.
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