Greta Thunberg’s aid boat to Gaza boarded by Israel
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Aid distribution in Gaza has been halted due to overcrowding and safety concerns. The region continues to face severe food shortages and ongoing violence, with recent Israeli strikes resulting in the deaths of 16 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers.
The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties.”
Arwa Damon, President of the International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance talks with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
A U.S. and Israel-backed humanitarian organization halted food aid in Gaza due to alleged threats from Hamas, which the group denies. The U.N. and Israel remain in conflict over aid distribution methods.
Hungry Gaza residents stormed a UN food warehouse, causing at least four deaths amid worsening famine and severe humanitarian shortages.
Chaos erupted at US and Israeli-backed food distribution centers in Gaza, with witnesses reporting a free-for-all and Israeli troops firing to control crowds.
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Khaleej Times on MSNGaza food crisis: UN blasts new US-backed aid distribution systemUN criticizes US-backed system after 47 injured in chaotic food distribution. The UN has repeatedly hit out against the GHF for failing to fulfil the principles of humanitarian work.