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Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: 10 Weeks Without Aid

5/15/2025

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Gaza faces a dire humanitarian crisis as the UN reveals that residents have gone without food or medical supplies for over 10 weeks, pushing them to the brink of famine. Israel's blockade, aimed at preventing aid from reaching Hamas, complicates the situation. The UN insists on impartial aid delivery, rejecting Israeli control over proposed distribution mechanisms.

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Gaza faces a dire humanitarian crisis as the UN reveals that residents have gone without food or medical supplies for over 10 weeks, pushing them to the brink of famine. Israel's blockade, aimed at preventing aid from reaching Hamas, complicates the situation. The UN insists on impartial aid delivery, rejecting Israeli control over proposed distribution mechanisms.