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What is the latest news on Gaza?

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Gaza faces a severe humanitarian crisis with widespread hunger, rising deaths from starvation, and dangerous conditions at aid distribution points. Hostages remain in peril, with recent videos showing them in deteriorating health. International aid efforts are ongoing but insufficient, and calls for a ceasefire and more robust humanitarian access continue.

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Gaza families wait endlessly for loved ones who left for food

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  • Khaled Obeid has been searching for his son Ahmed, who disappeared while seeking food.
  • Ahmed left to collect aid for his family and has not returned, despite reports to authorities. 16s
  • Asma Khreis has not heard from her husband Fadi since he left to find flour for their family. 57s
  • Human rights monitors report that some missing individuals have been found killed near aid points. 1m 43s
  • The search for food in Gaza has become life-threatening, with many families left waiting for news. 2m 5s
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Gaza families wait endlessly for loved ones who left for food
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Al Jazeera
4 hours ago
Gaza families wait endlessly for loved ones who left for food

Families wait for news of relatives who disappeared while seeking food. Some have been killed near aid points, with bodies unreachable due to ongoing conflict.

Hamas says hunger crisis putting hostages at risk
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CBC News
16 hours ago
Hamas says hunger crisis putting hostages at risk

Gaza's health ministry reports about 100 killed in 24 hours, with several deaths from starvation. Hamas claims the lack of food endangers remaining hostages.

More hunger deaths in Gaza as fuel trucks reach border
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CBS News
20 hours ago
More hunger deaths in Gaza as fuel trucks reach border

Gaza health officials report at least 325 killed last week while seeking food. The IDF denies firing on crowds but has allowed more UN supplies under international pressure.

Hunger forces impossible choices in Gaza
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CBS News
1 day ago
Hunger forces impossible choices in Gaza

Civilians are forced to risk gunfire to access aid or face starvation. Hundreds have died near aid hubs, and the IDF recently allowed more UN supplies into Gaza.

Gaza aid fails to reach most desperate
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France 24
1 day ago
Gaza aid fails to reach most desperate

Hunger in Gaza is critical, with a quarter of children under five suffering acute malnutrition. Food prices have soared and starvation deaths have increased sharply.

UNRWA outlines Gaza humanitarian challenges and what can be done
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DW News
1 day ago
UNRWA outlines Gaza humanitarian challenges and what can be done

UNRWA says airdrops are insufficient and calls for 500-600 aid trucks daily to alleviate famine. Nearly 1,400 people have been killed while seeking aid.

Gaza's hunger crisis prompts new fears for hostage lives
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CBC News
1 day ago
Gaza's hunger crisis prompts new fears for hostage lives

A recent video shows a captive Israeli hostage appearing extremely frail, raising fears for hostages' survival. Families are urging for a ceasefire and hostage release.

Video of malnourished Israeli hostage emerges as Gaza food crisis continues
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10 News First
2 days ago
Video of malnourished Israeli hostage emerges as Gaza food crisis continues

Displaced Palestinians struggle to find food and water, with aid often disrupted by violence. At least 23 people were killed at the Zikram crossing while seeking aid.

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