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A Detroit man was arrested after allegedly slashing the neck of a 7-year-old girl this week at a park. Lansky approached the girl at the park and cut her throat with a knife before fleeing the scene, Detroit police said. A spokesperson for Detroit police said the department already completed its investigation and handed it to the prosecutor's office, which determined the charges. He was released on $2 million bond and placed under house arrest with a GPS tether, according to the prosecutor's office. A bond redetermination hearing is set for Monday and a probable cause conference is scheduled for Wednesday, the prosecutor's office said.

Persons: Gary Lansky, Lansky, Maria Miller, Lanksy Organizations: Prosecutor's Office, Islamic Relations, Detroit, CAIR, Detroit Police Department, Court Locations: Detroit, Wayne, American

“Love Island USA” personality Hannah Smith was arrested and accused of threatening to kill a police officer on Sept. 30 in Atlanta, according to an incident report from the Cobb County Police Department. According to the incident report, Smith was escorted out of the concert venue by security for allegedly yelling and screaming. While being escorted out, Smith allegedly punched a member of emergency medical services who was assisting, according to a Cobb County officer supervising the situation. On the way to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center, Smith allegedly threatened to kill the officer and the officer's sister. Smith was placed in custody and charged with two felonies — terroristic threats and obstruction or hindering an officer, according to police.

Persons: Hannah Smith, Gracie Abrams, Roxy, Smith, It's, —, ”, Ariana Madix, Kendall Washington, Nicole Jacky, Jacky Organizations: Cobb County Police Department, Detention Locations: Atlanta, Cobb, North Carolina, Washington

American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced Tuesday that it was the target of a “cybersecurity incident.”The New Jersey-based utility company became aware of “unauthorized activity” in their computer networks and systems on Thursday that was determined to be the result of a cyberattack, it said in a statement. American Water also took their customer portal service offline as part of their response, putting a pause on billing "until further notice," they said. Founded in 1886, American Water provides drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 states and 18 military facilities, according to their website. The company manages more than 500 water and wastewater systems in approximately 1,700 communities, including in California, Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The investigation into the cyberattack is ongoing "and will take time to complete," American Water said.

Organizations: Water Locations: U.S, The New Jersey, California , Illinois , Kentucky , New Jersey, Pennsylvania

☆ Milton erupts into Category 1 hurricane as Southeast reels from Helene aftermath
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Tropical Storm Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 1 hurricane Sunday with its path aimed at Florida, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall in the state. The storm debuted as a hurricane Monday afternoon after producing sustained winds of 80 mph and continued to strengthen by drawing fuel from the Gulf of Mexico's sultry waters. Forecasters said Milton was likely to reach major hurricane status, denoting a Category 3, 4, or 5 storm Monday. It was pushing out maximum sustained winds estimated to be 80 mph, with some higher gusts, the hurricane center said, and moving east at 6 mph. Residents fill sandbags on Fort Myers Beach, in Fla., in preparation for Hurricane Milton on Oct. 6, 2024.

Persons: Milton, Helene, Ron DeSantis, Hurricane Milton, Andrew West, Helene rampaged, It's Organizations: Gov, Hurricane, Press, USA, Florida, Florida Keys Locations: Florida, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Progreso, Mexico, Tampa, Fort Myers Beach, Fla, Milton, Gulf of Mexico, Florida’s, Cuba, Bahamas, Gulf's, Campeche, Big Bend, Pinellas County, Tampa Bay

A shelter-in-place advisory has been extended for an entire Georgia county Monday after chlorine was detected in the air, emitting from a chemical lab where there was a fire the day before. A chemical fire ignited on the roof of the BioLab plant in Conyers, Rockdale County at 5 a.m. Sunday after a sprinkler head malfunctioned “causing a mixture with a water-reactive chemical,” Rockdale County Fire Chief Marian McDaniel said. Rockdale County extended the shelter-in-place recommendation for residents in an early Monday morning update. Officials did not confirm the chemical involved in the release Sunday, but the county said air quality surveys conducted by the Environmental Protection Division and the Environmental Protection Agency detected chlorine in the air coming from the lab. The county also announced that all government facilities will be closed Monday, and advised businesses to close operations until the shelter-in-place is lifted.

Persons: Marian McDaniel, It's, McDaniel, “, ” McDaniel, Hurricane Helene Organizations: Fire, Environmental, Environmental Protection, KIK Consumer Products, U.S . Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, Products Locations: Georgia, Conyers, Rockdale County, Rockdale

☆ Georgia chemical lab fire prompts evacuations, shelter-in-place orders for entire county
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The shelter-in-place recommendation for residents of Rockdale County, population 93,570, was valid through midnight, the county said in a statement. A sprinkler head malfunctioned after 5 a.m. at the BioLab plant, “causing a mixture with a water-reactive chemical,” Rockdale County Fire Chief Marian McDaniel said. Deputies say multiple roads in Rockdale County, Ga., were closed Sunday because of a fire at the BioLab facility on Old Covington Highway. "We’ve been firefighting with water," McDaniel said at during the update, "but the water is also aggravating the chemical." Rockdale County officials told residents living between Sigman Road and Interstate 20 to evacuate Sunday morning.

Persons: Marian McDaniel, ” McDaniel, McDaniel, Hurricane Helene, Sharon Webb, KIK Organizations: Fire, KIK, Products, U.S . Centers for Disease Control, CDC, Management Agency, Sunday Locations: Georgia, Atlanta, Rockdale County, Conyer , Georgia, Rockdale, Old Covington Highway

At around 5 a.m., a sprinkler head malfunctioned at the BioLab plant in Conyers, “causing a mixture with a water reactive chemical,” Rockdale County Fire Chief Marian McDaniel said. Deputies say multiple roads in Rockdale County, Ga., are now closed due to a fire at the BioLab facility on Old Covington Highway on Sunday. Rockdale County Government“There was a small fire on the roof, which has been contained, but at that time, right now, there are no other issues,” McDaniel said. But once again, shelter in place, windows and doors closed.”Rockdale County officials told residents living between Sigman Road and Interstate 20 to evacuate Sunday morning. Those living north of Sigman Road were advised to shelter in place.

Persons: Marian McDaniel, ” McDaniel, McDaniel, “ Organizations: Fire, Sunday Locations: Atlanta, Conyers, “, Rockdale, Rockdale County, Old Covington, Sunday, Sigman

Israel announced on Saturday that its forces have killed Hassan Nasrallah, the powerful leader of the Lebanese militant and political group, Hezbollah, in what would mark a major escalation amid mounting hostilities at its northern border with Lebanon. An Iranian woman hold a poster of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah, with text in Arabic reading: "At your service Nasrallah" during an anti-Israeli rally in Tehran, Iran, on Friday. Vahid Salemi / APEarlier on Friday, a Hezbollah spokesman had said Nasrallah, who was seldom seen in public, was not in one of the buildings struck by Israeli forces and was "fine." Hezbollah has vowed to continue its campaign against Israel until it ends its nearly yearlong offensive in Gaza. “Israel no longer seems to fear clashing head-on with Iran,” Hussain said, adding, “Israel will not fear entering a larger operation."

Persons: Israel, Hassan Nasrallah, Nasrallah, “ Hassan Nasrallah, Vahid, Bashar al, Assad, Amal, Sayyed Abbas Musawi, Ed Husain, Israel ”, “, ” Hussain, Najib Mikati, Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu, Hussain, Husain, Biden Organizations: Lebanese, Israel Defense Forces, Hezbollah, NBC, Amal, Associated Press, Party, United, Council, Foreign Relations, Friday, NBC News, Hariri International, Lebanese Health Ministry, Reuters, Hamas, U.S . Locations: Lebanon, Iran, Beirut, Iranian, Tehran, Israel, Syria, Gaza, Karantina, Najaf, Iraq, Islam, Beqaa, U.S, United Nations, “ Israel, Dahieh, New York, Washington

A disturbance in the Caribbean Sea is expected to strengthen into a hurricane that will take aim at Florida midweek. A turn toward the northwest is expected Tuesday followed by an acceleration in speed toward the northeast on Wednesday and Thursday, the hurricane center said. A tropical storm is defined as having winds of 39 mph or higher, and a hurricane of 74 mph or higher, according to the National Weather Service. A hurricane watch has been issued for Cabo Catoche in Tulum and for Pinar del Río. A tropical storm warning is in effect in Rio Lagartos in Tulum and Cuba's Artemisa, Pinar del Río and the Isle of Youth, or Isla de la Juventud.

Persons: Helene, it's, Ron DeSantis, Cuba's Artemisa Organizations: Grand Cayman, National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service, Florida Gov, Cabo Catoche, Pinar del, la Juventud Locations: Caribbean, Florida, Grand, Mexico, Cuba, Cayman Islands, U.S, Pinar del Río, In Florida, Tallahassee, Gulfport, Tulum, Rio Lagartos, Pinar, Isle

WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson have been named the Associated Press Rookie of the Year and the league's Player of the Year, respectively. Clark scored the most points in a single season for a rookie and broke the league's assist mark for the season as well, according to the AP. Wilson became the fourth player in WNBA history to win Player of the Year three separate times. “It means a lot,” Wilson told the AP about her Player of the Year win. “The preparation you put in, the approach I set myself up for this season.”The South Carolina native is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Clark, ”, Wilson, ” Wilson Organizations: Associated Press, WNBA, Indiana Fever, AP, Las Vegas Aces, Team USA, Paris Olympics Locations: Connecticut, Iowa, Japan, South Carolina

The Federal Bureau of Investigation boarded a vessel managed by the same company whose cargo ship caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, according to a statement published Saturday. NBC News has reached out to the owner of the vessel Grace Ocean Private Limited, and its operator, Synergy Marine Group for comment. NBC News has also reached out to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Maryland and U.S. Coast Guard for comment. A spokesperson for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would not comment further on the matter. Six construction workers died when the bridge went crumbling down into the Patapsco River.

Persons: Francis Scott Key, Dali Organizations: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Environmental, Division, Coast Guard Investigative Services, Maersk, FBI, NBC, Ocean Private Limited, Synergy Marine Group, Attorney's, U.S . Coast Guard, U.S . Environmental, Agency, Francis Scott Key Bridge, Associated Press, National Transportation Safety, U.S . Justice Department, Grace Ocean Private Limited, Synergy Locations: Maryland, U.S, Singapore, Patapsco, Baltimore

☆ CNN's Alisyn Camerota announces death of husband 2 years after pancreatic cancer diagnosis
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CNN's Alisyn Camerota announced that her husband, Tim Lewis, died in July, two years after he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Camerota, former co-anchor of CNN's "New Day," "CNN Newsroom," and current political commentator, posted an Instagram post on Friday sharing the news. "I cannot imagine any human being soldiering through a devastating diagnosis with more humor, humility and bravery than Tim," Camerota wrote. Camerota and Lewis share three children together, twin daughters Ale and Cessa, and son Nate, according to his obituary. "I plan to write more in the coming days and to be back at work in the next few weeks," Camerota wrote.

Persons: CNN's Alisyn Camerota, Tim Lewis, Camerota, Tim, Lewis, Nate Organizations: CNN, Yale University Locations: Kansas City , Missouri

The Federal Trade Commission said Friday that it is suing three drug middlemen, accusing them of inflating insulin prices. PBMs work with insurance companies to negotiate discounted prices from drug companies in exchange for including the drugs in their coverage. The drug was priced at $274 in 2017, as a result of the PBMs rebate system strategy, the FTC said. In July, Democratic and Republican lawmakers blamed executives from Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx for sky-high prescription drug prices in the U.S. during an oversight committee hearing. The lawsuit also comes as states — most recently Vermont — have sued PBMs, alleging they drive up drug costs.

Persons: Cigna, Eli Lilly, Rahul Rao, It’s, Raja Krishnamoorthi, PBMs Organizations: Federal Trade Commission, FTC, CVS, Cigna's, Zinc Health, Ascent Health, Emisar Pharma Services, UnitedHealth, CVS Health, Novo Nordisk, Democratic, Republican, Caremark, New York Times, Republicans, ” Rep Locations: U.S, FTC’s, Vermont

☆ Tropical Storm Francine forecast to strengthen into hurricane 'soon' as it aims for U.S. Gulf Coast
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A strengthening Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane long before it reaches the Louisiana coast Wednesday, federal forecasters said on Monday. Track Tropical Storm Francine’s path, forecast and hurricane statusThe hurricane center's latest forecast cone has the storm making landfall in Louisiana between the Texas border and New Orleans about 1 p.m. Wednesday. "Francine expected to become a hurricane soon," a National Hurricane Center said in the headline to its latest advisory. A hurricane watch remains in effect for almost the entire Louisiana coast from Cameron to Grand Isle. August’s tropical cyclone activity “was a little below normal” in terms of the number of named storms, the hurricane center said.

Persons: Francine, Jeff Landry, Monique B, Port Fourchon, Debby, Ernesto Organizations: National Hurricane Center, Lousiana, Mayor, NOAA, Atmospheric Administration Locations: Louisiana, Gulf of Mexico, Rio Grande, Mexico, Texas, Gulf, Galveston, New Orleans, Lafayette , Louisiana, Port Mansfield, Rio, La, Cameron, Grand Isle, Mississippi, Island , Texas, Alabama, Vermilion, Maurepas, Lake Pontchartrain, Bend, Florida, South Carolina, Bermuda, Pacific

Tropical Storm Francine is expected to strengthen to a hurricane by midweek when it reaches the U.S. Gulf Coast. The storm started as a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico and strengthened into a tropical storm Monday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration had predicted above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year, forecasting 17 to 25 total named storms — which is defined as having winds of 39 mph or higher — with eight to 13 forecast to become hurricanes. The above-normal activity was forecast because of near-record warm ocean temperatures in the Atlantic, La Niña conditions in the Pacific, reduced Atlantic trade winds and less wind shear.

Persons: Francine Organizations: Atmospheric Administration Locations: Gulf Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific

A search is underway for an Arizona woman who was swept away in a flash flood Thursday while hiking at Grand Canyon National Park. The flash flood happened around 1:30 p.m. local time and stranded several hikers in the area. “Rescue efforts began promptly, with an initial flight taking off before 3 p.m. to assist individuals stranded both below and above Beaver Falls,” the National Park Service said. Nickerson’s husband was also swept away but he was rescued by a group of rafters, NBC affiliate KPNX reported. The National Park Service is asking anyone with information about Nickerson to reach out to its tip line at (888) 653-0009.

Persons: Chenoa Nickerson, Gilbert, Ariz, Park Service Chenoa Nickerson, Nickerson’s, Nickerson Organizations: Park Service, National Park Service, NBC, KPNX, National, Service Locations: Arizona, Gilbert , Arizona, Havasu, Colorado, Beaver

☆ Pilot who tried to stop engines midflight after taking magic mushrooms calls his actions 'unfathomable'
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The off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to shut down the engines of an airborne plane last year spoke on the incident for the first time. The plane, Flight 2059 operated by Alaska Airlines subsidiary Horizon Air, was traveling from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco and was diverted to Portland. "I did something unfathomable to me, something I have to take responsibility for and I regret," he said. "There was a feeling of being trapped, like am I trapped in this airplane?" Emerson was initially charged with more than 80 counts of attempted murder, but those charges where reduced to reckless endangerment.

Persons: ABC's, Joseph Emerson, Emerson, GMA's Gio Benitez, Noah Horst, “, Joe Organizations: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Locations: Everett , Washington, San Francisco, Portland

An Ohio police officer accused of fatally shooting a pregnant woman has been indicted on murder charges, according to court documents. After repeatedly being asked to get out of her vehicle by Grubb and another officer, Young slowly accelerated her car toward an officer, who police said was struck. Ta'Kiya Young. The officer standing in front of Young’s car is then seen pointing his gun toward her. Attorney Sean Walton and Ta’Kiya Young's grandmother Nadine Young react after an Ohio police officer was indicted on charges including murder in the shooting of Ta’Kiya Young on Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio.

Persons: Connor Grubb, Ta’Kiya Young, Grubb, Young, ”, ” Young, “, Sean Walton Jr, John Belford, Belford, Sean Walton, Ta’Kiya, Nadine Young, Patrick Aftoora Orsagos Organizations: Blendon Township Police, Young, Police Locations: Ohio, Blendon Township, Blendon, Belford, Columbus , Ohio

Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to strengthen into a hurricane in the Atlantic by Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tropical Storm Ernesto on Tuesday. Puerto Rico has already activated the National Guard and canceled the start of classes in public schools, The Associated Press reported. A hurricane watch was issued for the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico's Vieques and Culebra. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for Puerto Rico, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Martin and St. Maarten, Guadeloupe, and St. Barts.

Persons: Ernesto, Storm Ernesto, Martin, St Organizations: National Hurricane Center, Virgin, NOAA, Getty, Virgin Islands, U.S, British Virgin Islands, National Guard, Associated Press Locations: Caribbean, San Juan , Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, Atlantic, Cuba, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, Virgin, British Virgin, British Virgin Islands . Puerto Rico, Puerto, Vieques, Culebra, St, Kitts, Nevis, Maarten, Guadeloupe, Barts

☆ One Israeli hostage killed and 2 injured in Gaza by al-Qassam Brigades soldiers, Hamas says
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One Israeli hostage was killed and two were injured in two separate incidents involving al-Qassam fighters in Gaza, according to a statement from Hamas' military wing spokesperson Abu Ubaida. In one incident, a fighter fatally shot a male hostage he was guarding, and in the other, two female hostages were wounded, Abu Ubaida said in a statement. Al-Qassam Brigades fighters in Gaza City Majdi Fathi / NurPhoto via Getty Images file"A committee has been formed to find out the details, and they will be announced later," Abu Ubaida added. Some 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war that followed the Oct. 7 attack, according to Gaza health officials. In a statement, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said they are aware of the two incidents.

Persons: Abu Ubaida, Israel, Daniel Hagari, ” Organizations: Brigades, Getty, Israel Defense Forces Locations: Gaza, Al, Gaza City

At least one person was killed and two were injured after a house in Maryland exploded Sunday morning, according to the Harford County Fire and EMS Association. Video and pictures from the scene show that the house was completely destroyed and left piles of debris in the surrounding area. There were around 60 personnel from multiple fire and emergency service agencies on scene to assist with the explosion, Sexton said. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are also helping with the investigation. “Currently, it is still a very active search and rescue scene,” Alkire said.

Persons: Oliver Alkire, Jeffrey Sexton, I’ve, ” Alkire, Sexton, It’s, “, Alkire, Lisa Czawlytko, ” Czawlytko Organizations: Fire, EMS Association, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Sheriff’s, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives, ”, NBC Locations: Maryland, Harford, Harford County

☆ Celine Dion's team says use of 'My Heart Will Go On' at Trump rally was 'unauthorized'
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Céline Dion’s management team and record label, Sony Music Canada, said the use of her world-renowned hit “My Heart Will Go On” at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Montana on Friday was “unauthorized.”A video of Dion performing the 1997 song was broadcast at the Trump and JD Vance rally in Bozeman, Montana, on Friday evening. In a statement on X, the Canadian musician’s team said Saturday they became aware of the Republican campaign’s use of the “video, recording, musical performance, and likeness of Celine Dion” singing the song. “In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use,” the statement read. Dion isn’t the first artist to reject the Trump campaign’s use of their music. “Me nor my people would ever be at or around one of those tragic rallies,” the musician said at the time.

Persons: Céline, Donald Trump, Dion, JD Vance, Celine Dion ”, Celine Dion, Dion isn’t, ” Rihanna, ”, Neil Young, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Everlast, Adele, Trump Organizations: Sony Music Canada, Trump, Canadian, Republican, Pain Locations: Montana, Bozeman , Montana, British

☆ Hamas announces Yahya Sinwar as new political head following Ismail Haniyeh assassination
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Hamas on Tuesday announced Yahya Sinwar as the militant group’s new political head following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. Haniyeh was killed last week when an airstrike hit his residence in Tehran, where the Hamas leader had participated in the inauguration ceremony of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. "Hamas announces the selection of brother leader Yahya Sinwar as head of the movement’s political bureau, succeeding the late leader Ismail Haniyeh, may God have mercy on him," the group said in a statement Tuesday. Sinwar has been in hiding since Oct. 7, when Hamas militants attacked Israel, killing 1,200 and taking around 240 hostage, according to Israeli tallies. Israel has since declared war in Gaza and has killed over 40,000 people in the enclave, according to officials there.

Persons: Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, Haniyeh, Masoud Pezeshkian, Haniyeh's, Avichay Adraee, Israel, Mohammed Al, Deif, Marwan Issa, Adraee, Israel Katz, Daniel Hagari, Sinwar, Gilad Shalit, Fatah Organizations: Israel Defense Forces, ISIS, Foreign, European Council, Foreign Relations, Hamas, Palestinian, West Bank Locations: Tehran, Israel, Gaza, Israeli, Egypt

A brush fire in San Bernardino County has destroyed several homes in the area, according to San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. Named the Edgehill Fire, it ignited Monday at 2:38 p.m. local time, according to Cal Fire. When firefighters arrived on the scene of the fire in the 3300 block of Beverly Drive on Little Mountain, it was only about an acre big and "rapidly moving," San Bernardino County Fire Protection District said. An evacuation order was issued for people living in parts of San Bernardino County, including on the south side of Ridge Line Drive and on the north side of Edgehill Road, per the fire protection district. A resident leaves with their belongings Monday in San Bernardino.

Persons: David Swanson Organizations: San Bernardino County Fire Protection, Cal Fire, NBC, Getty Locations: San Bernardino County, Beverly, NBC Los Angeles, San Bernardino, AFP

Nine staff members who worked for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees may have been involved in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, according to a now-completed investigation conducted by The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS). Since then, Israel declared war on Hamas and has killed over 40,000 people in Gaza, according to officials there. A total of 19 UNRWA staff members in Gaza were investigated by the OIOS for allegedly being involved in the attack, Lazzarini said. In one case, no evidence was found to support that the staff member in question was involved in the attack on Israel, according to Lazzarini. In nine cases, the evidence obtained was "insufficient to support the staff members' involvement," according to the news release.

Persons: Israel, Philippe Lazzarini, Lazzarini, António Guterres Organizations: United Nations Relief, Works Agency for, Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, The, U.S, UNRWA, Palestine Refugees, United Nations, West Locations: Works Agency for Palestine, Israel, Gaza, West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria

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