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Israel and U.S. Launch 100 Million Meal Initiative for Gaza

8/8/2025

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Since May 19, armed groups have intercepted 87% of UN food trucks heading into Gaza, prompting Israel and the U.S. to launch the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which aims to deliver 100 million meals. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed that dismantling Hamas is crucial for achieving peace, while the AP faces backlash for minimizing Hezbollah's terrorist label in a survivor's account.

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Since May 19, armed groups have intercepted 87% of UN food trucks heading into Gaza, prompting Israel and the U.S. to launch the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which aims to deliver 100 million meals. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed that dismantling Hamas is crucial for achieving peace, while the AP faces backlash for minimizing Hezbollah's terrorist label in a survivor's account.