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Gaza Crisis: 14,000 Babies at Risk Amid Protests

5/22/2025

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Efron Highlights Gaza Crisis

Shira Efron, a senior fellow at the Israel Policy Forum, paints a grim picture of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, worsened by an 11-week blockade. While aid trucks have entered, distribution is hindered, and the UN warns that 14,000 babies face starvation. Protests in Israel against aid deliveries add to the turmoil, deepening the urgency of the situation.

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Abbas Calls for Aid

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza persist, claiming the lives of at least 82, including infants, as global outrage mounts. Aid efforts are paralyzed, leaving residents grappling with dire food shortages and the looming threat of famine. Palestinian President Abbas urgently demands an end to the siege and immediate access for humanitarian aid, highlighting the desperate situation.

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Efron Highlights Gaza Crisis

Shira Efron, a senior fellow at the Israel Policy Forum, paints a grim picture of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, worsened by an 11-week blockade. While aid trucks have entered, distribution is hindered, and the UN warns that 14,000 babies face starvation. Protests in Israel against aid deliveries add to the turmoil, deepening the urgency of the situation.

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