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Urgent Call for WHO Aid as Gaza Faces Starvation

7/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, Pirhossin Kolivand, passionately called on the WHO to expedite vital humanitarian aid to Gaza, where more than 100,000 children are on the brink of starvation. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees condemned Israel's blockade, highlighting its role in worsening the dire situation, as malnutrition and a crumbling medical system threaten lives.

History

Historical Context

The establishment of Israel in 1948 displaced around 700,000 Palestinians, leading to ongoing humanitarian crises. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) was created to assist Palestinian refugees, currently supporting over 5 million. Today, the Iranian Red Crescent Society's call for urgent WHO aid highlights the dire situation in Gaza, where over 100,000 children face starvation due to Israel's blockade.

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Story summary

The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, Pirhossin Kolivand, passionately called on the WHO to expedite vital humanitarian aid to Gaza, where more than 100,000 children are on the brink of starvation. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees condemned Israel's blockade, highlighting its role in worsening the dire situation, as malnutrition and a crumbling medical system threaten lives.

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