Doctors See Increasing Number of Malnourished Pregnant Women, Infants as Lack of Aid Affects Gaza’s Most Vulnerable

Doctors see increasing number of malnourished pregnant women, infants as lack of aid affects Gaza’s most vulnerable

UN agencies warn of increasing risk of famine as ‘trickle of aid’ starts entering the territory

Israel has returned to the Gaza Strip for the first trucks with relief supplies, but by far not enough for the United Nations. UN leader Guterres speaks of an imminent famine - in front of the eyes of the world.

Famine looms in Gaza — what's slowing down the aid convoys?

After more than two months of a total blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, Israel is now allowing a very limited number of trucks in. Aid agencies say it's not enough and warn of famine in the coming weeks.

The United States has remained silent as Israel's actions have been condemned around the world. Yet, US policy in the Middle East may be in flux, writes foreign correspondent Esko Varho.

UN aid reaches Gaza for first time in months amid famine risk

The famine crisis in Gaza may see slight relief, as the United Nations reported that its humanitarian organizations retrieved "about 90 truckloads of goods" in a nighttime operation in preparation for distribution.

Hamas agreed to a ceasefire – but Israel's military action in Gaza continues. Hezbollah's confrontation in Lebanon is also far from over. All developments on the conflicts in the Middle East in the live blog.