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Palestinians in Ukraine fear another exodus

Palestinians residing in Ukraine, most of whom have taken refuge in the country to escape the Israeli wars, may have to emigrate again due to the Russian invasion.
Ukraine refugees

Palestinians residing in Ukraine, most of whom have sought refuge over the past years to escape the repeated Israeli wars, are facing the risk of emigration again due to the devastating Russian invasion.

The Palestinian community in Ukraine is one of the largest Arab communities in the country, with approximately 4,000 people, including citizens, students and business owners. Most live in the outskirts of the capital, Kyiv, currently a prime military target of the Russian advance.

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