On 26th February 2024, EUPHA issued a statement condemning the attack on Israel by Hamas on 7th October 2023, and calling for the release of hostages, an immediate ceasefire, and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid. We continues to call for the release of those hostages that are still alive. Since then, the situation in this region has deteriorated significantly. Hostages remain in Gaza, many have been killed, and while over 100 hostages were released in November 2023, negotiations to secure the release of others have not progressed. The conflict has expanded into Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and Yemen. Israelis and Palestinians have been killed by missiles fired from Lebanon, where over one million people have been displaced and over 3,000 have died. Large numbers of Palestinians in the West Bank have also been killed or detained without trial. 
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