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Page last updated at 20:20 GMT, Thursday, 8 January 2009

Unrwa confirms Gaza aid suspended

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The UN has said it is suspending aid operations in Gaza because its staff have been hit by Israeli attacks.

"We have suspended our operations in Gaza until the Israeli authorities can guarantee our safety and security," said Unwra spokesman Chris Gunness.

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