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The head of the agency that helps oversee international aid deliveries to the territory has criticized the impact of Israeli policy on civilians.
The UK and Canada, along with over two dozen countries, call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, citing the escalating humanitarian crisis and mounting civilian casualties.
Even if negotiations lead to another ceasefire, it’s unclear when anything in Gaza will be rebuilt. Vast areas have been completely destroyed, and the U.N. children’s agency estimates that nearly 90% of schools will need substantial reconstruction before they can function again.
At least 36 people were killed near an aid site in Gaza by Israeli fire. The incident, involving warning shots and alleged miscommunication, is part of continued conflict, leading to significant civilian impact.
Several smaller countries are taking a stand against Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza. Critics are skeptical about their impact, but others see the pressure as a first step in a global shift.
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Daily Times on MSNGaza faces worst hunger crisis as children beg for food
Malnutrition has reached alarming levels in Gaza, with the United Nations warning that tens of thousands of children and women urgently need medical treatment. Despite the worsening crisis, only a limited amount of aid is reaching the war-torn region,
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The Forward on MSNWhy a Gaza doctor’s striking video about starving babies has gone viral
The doctor in the video on Instagram is visibly gaunt, yet he strikingly only mentions the hunger of the babies in his care.
Israel continues strikes on Gaza following Hamas assault 04:26. ... Hamas would hold sole responsibility for the impact of the blockade on civilians, Israeli authorities have said.
WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - U.S. State Department officials have identified nearly 500 potential incidents of civilian harm during Israel's military operations in Gaza involving U.S.-furnished ...