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29-07-2025
Desperate fishermen in Gaza are risking their lives to catch food despite Israel's warning prohibiting entry into Gaza's sea, driven by hunger due to scarce food conditions and a blockade. The situation in Gaza is dire, with 900,000 children going hungry and 70,000 showing signs of malnutrition. Aid agencies are warning of rampant hunger, while Israel denies being at fault and accuses Hamas of "engineering" food shortages.
29-07-2025
Israel has allowed more aid into Gaza after international pressure, with 120 trucks carrying food and medicine entering the territory on Sunday and more expected on Monday. However, the UN's aid agency, UNRWA, says this is still a fraction of what's needed, with at least 500-600 trucks required daily to prevent further starvation. Before the war, over 500 trucks per day was the norm. The aid is crucial as 1 in 5 children in Gaza City is malnourished and over 100 children have died from hunger. Israel has also permitted humanitarian air drops, but these are considered inefficient and potentially dangerous. The Israeli military has promised to secure safe routes for aid trucks, a move welcomed by the UN.
29-07-2025
Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed or injured while attempting to receive aid due to Israeli gunfire and stampedes, exacerbating a deepening humanitarian disaster. Satellite images and data reveal a significant increase in deaths linked to the distribution of aid, particularly after the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) started managing aid in late May. The GHF operates four main distribution hubs within Israeli militarized areas, with civilians forced to walk long distances to access aid. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) state they shoot at crowds that pose a danger, while disputing casualty numbers reported by the Hamas-run health ministry. The crisis has drawn criticism from over 240 organizations and 25 countries, which accuse Israel of restricting aid, leading to a call to abide by humanitarian obligations.
29-07-2025
Hundreds of Israelis have taken to the streets to protest the country's ongoing war in Gaza, where a severe hunger crisis has unfolded. The protests come as the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with reports of widespread starvation and desperation. The Israeli government has faced criticism for its handling of the crisis, with many calling for an end to the blockade of Gaza and increased aid to the region. Meanwhile, aid agencies have warned of rampant hunger, with 900,000 children going hungry and 70,000 showing signs of malnutrition.
29-07-2025
Nearly 100,000 women and children in Gaza are suffering from severe acute malnutrition, according to the UN's World Food Programme. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on the medical reality of these life-threatening conditions, detailing the crisis in Gaza. Israel's blockade of Gaza has led to rampant hunger, with Gaza's health ministry stating that 900,000 children are going hungry and 70,000 show signs of malnutrition, although Israel denies being at fault and accuses Hamas of "engineering" food shortages.
29-07-2025
Two Israeli human rights organizations, B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights, have accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, citing "coordinated, deliberate action to destroy Palestinian society". The groups claim Israel's military campaign shows evidence of a "deliberate and systemic dismantling of Gaza's health and life-sustaining systems". Israel has denied the allegations, calling them "baseless", and stated that it has sent 1.9 million tonnes of aid to Gaza, mostly food. The accusations come as nearly 60,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched its offensive in October 2023, and many more are dying from starvation and malnutrition.
29-07-2025
The United Nations has condemned airdrops on Gaza, warning they risk killing the starving Palestinians they are intended to help, as they are expensive, inefficient, and can even kill civilians. Jordan, the UAE, and Israel have parachuted aid packages into Gaza, but the UN's Philippe Lazzarini says they "will not reverse the deepening starvation" and often do more harm than good. Airdrops are considered a "desperate last resort" due to the risks of packages hitting people on the ground, being looted by gangs, and ending up on the black market. They can also only deliver a fraction of the aid needed, with Gaza requiring 500 truckloads a day, while airdrops can only deliver one truckload at a time. Israel has restricted aid deliveries through its border crossings, and the UN has thousands of trucks waiting to enter Gaza, but Israel has announced a "one-week scale-up of aid" and daily 10-hour pauses in fighting to address the humanitarian situation.
29-07-2025
The article argues that the food shortages in Gaza are primarily caused by Hamas, which steals international aid for its own gain and deliberately allows its people to suffer to garner sympathy and pressure Israel to cease its attacks. The author disputes claims of "mass starvation" in Gaza, citing instances of false reporting and manipulated images. Israel, on the other hand, is facilitating aid into Gaza through truckloads and air drops, and has paused military action to allow for humanitarian aid. The author concludes that the international community should unite against Hamas, rather than Israel, to end the war and improve the lives of Gazans.
29-07-2025
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot discussed the Gaza crisis on "Face the Nation," calling the current state "appalling" and stating that 52 tons of aid are waiting in El-Arish, Egypt. He urged for unimpeded aid access and an end to Israeli settlement expansions. France plans to formally acknowledge Palestine at the UN in September, a move opposed by the US. He leads a UN conference on a two-state solution, gathering commitments from stakeholders, and believes France's recognition of Palestine can restart a stalled peace initiative. Barrot sees France's actions as complementary to US goals, despite US opposition. Additionally, he addressed the removal of French Jewish students from a Spanish flight, stating an internal investigation is ongoing, and expressed worry about Iran's potential covert nuclear weapon development following recent bombings.
29-07-2025
The Trump administration is boycotting a high-level summit on Palestinian statehood at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia. The State Department called the event "unproductive" and a "publicity stunt" that will "prolong the war, embolden Hamas, and reward its obstruction and undermine real-world efforts to achieve peace." The decision comes after French President Emmanuel Macron announced France's formal recognition of the Palestinian State at the UN General Assembly in September, a move that was immediately dismissed by President Trump. The summit is expected to have representatives from over 50 nations speaking, with dozens of additional countries listed as participants.
