MSN - AP World http://syn2.thecanadianpress.com:8080/mrss/feed/fcf7391a2f354311807f0501c16bde6a MSN - AP World Copyright © 2010-2018 The Canadian Press. All rights reserved. http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Fri, 04 Jul 2025 02:16:32 +0000 Palestinians in Gaza seek shelter in UN schools http://syn2.thecanadianpress.com:8080/mrss/feed/fcf7391a2f354311807f0501c16bde6a/1491a571bff343c79533cea6d302b553 Palestinians in Gaza are taking shelter in United Nations schools as Israel launches airstrikes into Gaza and masses troops along the border, and militants fire rockets toward Israel. (May 14) 1491a571bff343c79533cea6d302b553 Fri, 14 May 2021 10:37:33 +0000 SHOTLIST:RESTRICTION SUMMARY:ASSOCIATED PRESSGaza, Gaza Strip - 14 May 20211. Various of donkey cart carrying families fleeing their homes to U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) schools  2. Various of people getting off vehicle and walking in street toward UNRWA schools 3. Various of families inside school with their mattresses and blankets 4. Child on donkey cart5. Child carrying blanket6. People entering classroomSTORYLINE:Palestinians living along Gaza's northern and eastern borders are fleeing intense Israeli bombardment.Families toting supplies sought refuge on Friday in temporary shelters in central Gaza City as Israeli artillery pounded northern Gaza in an attempt to destroy a vast network of militant tunnels, the military said, bringing the front lines closer to dense civilian areas. Fleeing families arrived in pickup trucks, on donkeys and by foot at schools run by the United Nations, hauling pillows and pans, blankets and bread. Men lugged large plastic bags and women carried infants on their shoulders, cramming into classrooms.Israel has massed troops along the border and called up 9,000 reservists following days of fighting with the Islamic militant group Hamas, which controls Gaza. Palestinians militants have fired some 1,800 rockets and the military has launched more than 600 airstrikes, toppling at least three apartment blocks.The Gaza Health Ministry says the death toll has risen to 119 killed, including 31 children and 19 women, with 830 wounded. Seven people including one child are known dead in Israel.===========================================================Clients are reminded: (i) to check the terms of their licence agreements for use of content outside news programming and that further advice and assistance can be obtained from the AP Archive on: Tel +44 (0) 20 7482 7482 Email: info@aparchive.com(ii) they should check with the applicable collecting society in their Territory regarding the clearance of any sound recording or performance included within the AP Television News service (iii) they have editorial responsibility for the use of all and any content included within the AP Television News service and for libel, privacy, compliance and third party rights applicable to their Territory. Palestinians in Gaza are taking shelter in United Nations schools as Israel launches airstrikes into Gaza and masses troops along the border, and militants fire rockets toward Israel. (May 14) Palestinians in Gaza seek shelter in UN schools