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Tuesday, 3 February 2026

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Daily Wrap 2 February 2026
 

 

 

Two UNIFIL peacekeepers in blue helmets observe the landscape with binoculars, stationed along the Blue Line in Lebanon.
UN peacekeeping patrols suspended along Lebanon-Israel Blue Line

UN peacekeepers temporarily suspended patrols and other activities along parts of the 'Blue Line' in southern Lebanon after the Israeli military said it would release what it described as a non-toxic chemical substance near the frontier, the UN said on Monday.

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Peace and Security
A patient in a wheelchair is being assisted by a staff member at Al-Amal Hospital in Gaza, affiliated with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, preparing for transport. A UN vehicle is parked nearby.
Gaza: Limited Rafah crossing reopening sparks hope – but also 'massive trepidation'

The reopening of the Rafah crossing in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday after more than a year is being met with both optimism and fear, a senior official with the UN agency that assists the Palestinian people, UNRWA, has said. 

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Humanitarian Aid
The flag of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) flies at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Global health systems 'at risk' as funding cuts bite, warns WHO

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that cuts to international aid and persistent funding gaps are undermining the global health system.

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Health
A line of red buoy markers in the ocean, with a cable laying vessel and small boats in the distance, representing the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026.
Invisible highways: The vast network of undersea cables powering our connectivity

Every day, we send countless emails, take part in video calls, use search engines and streaming services, while seamlessly banking online.

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Economic Development
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