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They also “called for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and rejected any attempts to partition the Strip,” and pointed to the “indispensable role” of the United Nations ...

The court highlighted water scarcity as the most critical issue, emphasizing that until water meters were installed, unchecked wastage would continue. It also criticised the Provincial Disaster ...

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