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On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1921, John Money, New Zealand psychologist and sexologist, known for his research on gender identity, and responsible for controversial involuntary sex reassignment of David Reimer (died 2006) was born. In 1926, David Malet Armstrong, Australian philosopher and author (died 2014) was born. In 1958, Tzipi Livni, Israeli lawyer and politician, 18th Justice Minister of Israel was born. In 1972, Ghassan Kanafani, Palestinian writer and politician (born 1936) passed away. In 1972, Israeli Mossad assassinate Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani. In 1973, Ben-Zion Dinur, Russian-Israeli educator and politician, 4th Education Minister of Israel (born 1884) passed away. In 1993, Abul Hasan Jashori, Bangladeshi Islamic scholar and freedom fighter (born 1918) passed away. In 2007, Chandra Shekhar, Indian lawyer and politician, 9th Prime Minister of India (born 1927) passed away. In 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched in the final mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle program. In 2014, Israel launches an offensive on Gaza amid rising tensions following the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

UN inquiry urges release of Gaza doctor held by Israel since December 2024

Al-Monitor

July 8, 2026

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By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, July 8 (Reuters) - A United Nations inquiry on Wednesday expressed concern at reports of abuse against a prominent Palestinian doctor seized by the Israeli military in Gaza in December 2024 and still being held in Israel and urged his release.The U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, called for the immediate release of Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the Gaza Strip.

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