Trump and Harris hold heated debate and Israel rams polio convoy – Trending

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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris clashed over the US economy, abortion, Gaza and Afghanistan during a televised debate. Both candidates threw their backing behind Israel, though Ms Harris spoke of the civilian death toll in Gaza.
Mr Trump accused his opponent of hating both Israel and Arabs. He claimed that if he were president, the Israel-Gaza war would never have started.
There has been outrage over Israeli troops ramming a convoy of UN polio medics as a vaccination campaign enters the final day of its current phase.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric called the incident “the latest example of the unacceptable dangers and impediment that humanitarian personnel in Gaza are experiencing”. He said movements were co-ordinated with the military ahead of time.
And Israel said it “unintentionally” shot dead Turkish-American activist Aysenur Eygi.
The 26-year-old was killed in the village of Beita in the occupied West Bank on Friday while attending a protest against illegal Israeli settlements.
Ms Eygi’s family has demanded an independent investigation.