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What is happening in Gaza?

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Gaza is experiencing severe hunger and a humanitarian crisis due to ongoing conflict and restricted aid. Civilians face starvation, risk gunfire to access food, and many have been killed at aid sites. International pressure has led to some increased aid, but it remains insufficient. Protests and international outcry continue, calling for a ceasefire and more humanitarian support.

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More hunger deaths in Gaza as fuel trucks reach border

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  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asked the International Red Cross to help provide aid to hostages in Gaza. 4s
  • Gaza health officials accuse Israeli forces of killing at least 325 people seeking food. 15s
  • The Israeli Defense Forces deny firing on crowds and allowed more UN aid into Gaza. 1m 1s
  • Footage shows dangerous conditions at aid distribution points, including gunfire and looting. 1m 28s
  • Most of Gaza's population is displaced and facing severe food shortages. 1m 51s
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More hunger deaths in Gaza as fuel trucks reach border
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CBS News
3 hours ago
More hunger deaths in Gaza as fuel trucks reach border

Desperately hungry Palestinians risk death daily to get food, with hundreds killed near aid hubs and most of the population displaced.

Far-right Israeli minister prays at flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque
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Reuters
9 hours ago
Far-right Israeli minister prays at flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque

Six more people died of starvation and malnutrition in Gaza in 24 hours, with ongoing Israeli military actions and airstrikes.

Hunger forces impossible choices in Gaza
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CBS News
9 hours ago
Hunger forces impossible choices in Gaza

Civilians are forced to choose between risking gunfire to access aid or facing starvation, with hundreds killed near aid hubs.

Mass Gaza solidarity rally shuts Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Al Jazeera
11 hours ago
Mass Gaza solidarity rally shuts Sydney Harbour Bridge

Protesters in Sydney call for a ceasefire and more humanitarian aid, citing starvation, malnutrition, and disease in Gaza.

Hamas propaganda shows malnourished Israeli hostage
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CBS News
1 day ago
Hamas propaganda shows malnourished Israeli hostage

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of using starvation as a weapon, with aid points becoming sites of violence and hundreds killed.

'We can't even find a loaf of bread:' Desperation takes hold in Gaza
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France 24
1 day ago
'We can't even find a loaf of bread:' Desperation takes hold in Gaza

Residents in Gaza, especially Khan Younis, report they can't find basic food like bread, with UN experts warning of famine and nearly 900 killed at aid sites.

Planes drop humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip
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Euronews
2 days ago
Planes drop humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip

European countries have airdropped food and medical aid, but officials warn only land access can provide enough relief.

U.S. officials visit Gaza amid global outcry over humanitarian crisis
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CBS News
2 days ago
U.S. officials visit Gaza amid global outcry over humanitarian crisis

Nearly two years of war between Israel and Hamas has led to widespread hunger, with U.S. officials visiting Gaza and announcing new aid.

Trump official visits controversial Gaza aid site
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CNN
2 days ago
Trump official visits controversial Gaza aid site

US officials visited a controversial aid site as starvation grips Gaza, with over 600 Palestinians reportedly killed trying to access aid.

U.S. officials to visit Gaza amid starvation, genocide accusations
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CBS News
3 days ago
U.S. officials to visit Gaza amid starvation, genocide accusations

Palestinians are so hungry they've been reduced to fighting each other for food, with aid distribution hampered by conflict and restrictions.

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