More Gazans Die Seeking Aid and From Hunger

More Gazans die seeking aid and from hunger

Israel announced plans Tuesday to reopen some private sector trade with Gaza, approving a limited number of merchants under strict security checks. The move came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to present an updated war strategy that could include re-occupying parts of the territory. Founder of the International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance, Arwa Damon, explains.

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Gaza Strip: Dire Warning: UN Says Aid into Gaza Too Sparse to Prevent Deaths — LIVE UPDATES

Gaza Strip – A senior United Nations office has issued a stark alarm: supplies trickling into Gaza are insufficient to halt mounting Palestinian deaths from hunger and disease. Despite tactical pauses designed to allow humanitarian aid, deliveries remain far below the needs dictated by a deepening famine. The UN warns that without rapid, large-scale assistance—especially fuel and medical supplies—death rates from starvation, dehydration, and pre…

UN warns trickle of Gaza aid not enough to prevent deaths

Sunday marks one week since Israel began daily “tactical pauses” of fighting in parts of Gaza to allow more aid into the territory. But humanitarian groups say supplies are only trickling in, with violence continuing to kill aid-seekers as the hunger crisis worsens. Ali Rogin speaks with United Nations humanitarian office spokesperson Olga Cherevko about what she’s been seeing inside Gaza.