Israel and Hamas Agree on Ceasefire for Polio Vaccination in Gaza: A Humanitarian Pause for Children’s Health
Israel and Hamas Agree on Ceasefire for Polio Vaccination in Gaza: A Humanitarian Pause for Children’s Health
In a rare moment of cooperation, Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to initiate a humanitarian pause in Gaza for polio vaccinations. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) representative Rik Peeperkorn, the ceasefire will take place in three key regions, allowing a crucial three-day immunization campaign aimed at protecting children from the crippling disease.
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In the Gaza Strip, where Israeli attacks continue, a polio vaccination campaign is planned to start on Sunday.
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Peeperkorn stated that the humanitarian pauses would be implemented for three days in the central, southern, and northern parts of the Gaza Strip as part of the vaccination campaign.
The Israeli military’s Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) unit stated that the vaccination campaign would be carried out in coordination with the Israeli military.
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