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Red Cross Slams Israel's Gaza Blockade Amid Crisis

5/10/2025

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The Red Cross has fiercely condemned Israel's blockade on Gaza, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law that deepens the ongoing crisis. With community kitchens closing and food shortages worsening, aid groups struggle to provide relief. Meanwhile, the U.S. aims to implement a new aid distribution system, but UN agencies are hesitant, prioritizing humanitarian principles.

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The Red Cross has fiercely condemned Israel's blockade on Gaza, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law that deepens the ongoing crisis. With community kitchens closing and food shortages worsening, aid groups struggle to provide relief. Meanwhile, the U.S. aims to implement a new aid distribution system, but UN agencies are hesitant, prioritizing humanitarian principles.