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Pictures of the week: Latest on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict

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In the past week, new developments have occurred on the ground in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli attacks continued in the enclave. The conflict saw escalating tensions along the border region between Israel and Lebanon, further complicating the prospects for peace. This weekly roundup of photographs presents the key incidents and major events of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Displaced Palestinians leave an area in east Khan Yunis towards the west, after the Israeli army issued a new evacuation order for parts of the city, in the southern Gaza Strip, August 8, 2024. /CFP
Displaced Palestinians leave an area in east Khan Yunis towards the west, after the Israeli army issued a new evacuation order for parts of the city, in the southern Gaza Strip, August 8, 2024. /CFP

Displaced Palestinians leave an area in east Khan Yunis towards the west, after the Israeli army issued a new evacuation order for parts of the city, in the southern Gaza Strip, August 8, 2024. /CFP

Firefighters arrive as a car burns following an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, August 9, 2024. /CFP
Firefighters arrive as a car burns following an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, August 9, 2024. /CFP

Firefighters arrive as a car burns following an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, August 9, 2024. /CFP

Palestinians inspect the area after an Israeli attack hit al-Zahraa School in the east of Gaza City, August 8, 2024. /CFP
Palestinians inspect the area after an Israeli attack hit al-Zahraa School in the east of Gaza City, August 8, 2024. /CFP

Palestinians inspect the area after an Israeli attack hit al-Zahraa School in the east of Gaza City, August 8, 2024. /CFP

Several journalists, holding banners and placards, gather in front of Nasser Hospital to protest the killing of journalist Mohamed Abu Saadeh in an Israeli attack over Khan Yunis, Gaza, August 7, 2024. /CFP
Several journalists, holding banners and placards, gather in front of Nasser Hospital to protest the killing of journalist Mohamed Abu Saadeh in an Israeli attack over Khan Yunis, Gaza, August 7, 2024. /CFP

Several journalists, holding banners and placards, gather in front of Nasser Hospital to protest the killing of journalist Mohamed Abu Saadeh in an Israeli attack over Khan Yunis, Gaza, August 7, 2024. /CFP

A view of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as Türkiye submitted a declaration to the UN's highest court stating that it is joining South Africa's genocide case against Israel in The Hague, Netherlands, August 7, 2024. /CFP
A view of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as Türkiye submitted a declaration to the UN's highest court stating that it is joining South Africa's genocide case against Israel in The Hague, Netherlands, August 7, 2024. /CFP

A view of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as Türkiye submitted a declaration to the UN's highest court stating that it is joining South Africa's genocide case against Israel in The Hague, Netherlands, August 7, 2024. /CFP

People visit the archaeology and historical artifacts exhibition at St. Hilarion Monastery, which has been included on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's List of World Heritage in Danger, Gaza, August 7, 2024. /CFP
People visit the archaeology and historical artifacts exhibition at St. Hilarion Monastery, which has been included on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's List of World Heritage in Danger, Gaza, August 7, 2024. /CFP

People visit the archaeology and historical artifacts exhibition at St. Hilarion Monastery, which has been included on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's List of World Heritage in Danger, Gaza, August 7, 2024. /CFP

Palestinians wait in line to receive food distributed by charities while Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip continue unabated in Deir al-Balah, August 7, 2024. Due to the complete embargo imposed on the area, Palestinians are unable to secure many essential needs, including basic food supplies. /CFP
Palestinians wait in line to receive food distributed by charities while Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip continue unabated in Deir al-Balah, August 7, 2024. Due to the complete embargo imposed on the area, Palestinians are unable to secure many essential needs, including basic food supplies. /CFP

Palestinians wait in line to receive food distributed by charities while Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip continue unabated in Deir al-Balah, August 7, 2024. Due to the complete embargo imposed on the area, Palestinians are unable to secure many essential needs, including basic food supplies. /CFP

A file photo of Yahya Sinwar chairing a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, April 13, 2022. Hamas announced on Tuesday the selection of Yahya Sinwar as its political bureau chief. /CFP
A file photo of Yahya Sinwar chairing a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, April 13, 2022. Hamas announced on Tuesday the selection of Yahya Sinwar as its political bureau chief. /CFP

A file photo of Yahya Sinwar chairing a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, April 13, 2022. Hamas announced on Tuesday the selection of Yahya Sinwar as its political bureau chief. /CFP

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