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What's the latest news on Gaza?

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Recent events in Gaza include deadly incidents at food aid sites, a worsening humanitarian crisis, and international diplomatic actions. Over 20 people died in a stampede at an aid distribution center, and child labor is rising as families struggle to survive. Israel has refused visas for UN agency heads, and there was an Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church, prompting rare apologies and investigations.

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Child labour rises in Gaza as families struggle to survive

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  • Many children in Gaza have been displaced and are working in the streets to support their families.
  • Children as young as six are working due to severe shortages of food and water. 21s
  • Over 17,000 children have been killed and 33,000 wounded during the conflict. 1m 5s
  • The UN has appealed for an end to violence and for humanitarian aid to reach civilians. 1m 22s
  • Aid entering Gaza is insufficient and distribution points are considered dangerous. 1m 34s
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Child labour rises in Gaza as families struggle to survive
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France 24
13 hours ago
Child labour rises in Gaza as families struggle to survive

Child labor is increasing as families face severe shortages of food and water, with many children working as street vendors to help support their families.

Israel refuses visas for several heads of UN agencies in Gaza
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Euronews
18 hours ago
Israel refuses visas for several heads of UN agencies in Gaza

Israel has denied visas for the heads of three UN agencies operating in Gaza, affecting humanitarian coordination and protection efforts.

Netanyahu apologizes for deadly strike on Catholic church in Gaza
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CBS News
1 day ago
Netanyahu apologizes for deadly strike on Catholic church in Gaza

Prime Minister Netanyahu apologized for an Israeli tank strike on Gaza’s Catholic church that killed three civilians, following a call with President Trump.

Israeli strike on Gaza Catholic church kills two and injures several
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Euronews
2 days ago
Israeli strike on Gaza Catholic church kills two and injures several

An Israeli strike hit Gaza's only Catholic church, killing at least two people and injuring several others, prompting an apology and an investigation by Israel.

Rush for food leaves 20 dead at Gaza aid site
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CBC News
2 days ago
Rush for food leaves 20 dead at Gaza aid site

At least 20 people were killed at an aid distribution site in southern Gaza during a chaotic rush for food, highlighting the dangers and desperation at such centers.

Surgeon shows humanitarian crisis in Gaza’s hospitals
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CNN
2 days ago
Surgeon shows humanitarian crisis in Gaza’s hospitals

A surgeon describes severe malnutrition among babies and a disturbing pattern of gunshot wounds in children, reflecting the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza’s hospitals.

Hague Group announces steps to hold Israel accountable
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Hague Group announces steps to hold Israel accountable

A coalition of 32 countries announced coordinated steps to halt Israel's actions in Gaza, including preventing arms transfers and blocking transit of arms-carrying vessels.

Palestinians killed in stampede at Gaza food distribution site
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CBS News
2 days ago
Palestinians killed in stampede at Gaza food distribution site

At least 19 Palestinians were killed in a stampede at a food distribution site, with disputes over whether the deaths were caused by crowd panic or intervention by guards and soldiers.

Crush at Gaza aid site kills at least 20, GHF blames agitators
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Reuters
3 days ago
Crush at Gaza aid site kills at least 20, GHF blames agitators

At least 20 Palestinians died during a crush at an aid distribution site operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, with conflicting claims over responsibility for the deadly surge.

Palestinian FM 'shocked' at EU's failure to act against Israel
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Euronews
3 days ago
Palestinian FM 'shocked' at EU's failure to act against Israel

The Palestinian foreign minister criticized the EU for not sanctioning Israel despite documented violations in Gaza and the West Bank, and noted ongoing civilian deaths at aid sites.

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