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UN warns Gaza is facing catastrophe as aid ‘trickles’ in

Displaced Palestinians ferry food as Israel’s aid plan descends into chaos
  • The UN warns Gaza is facing a humanitarian catastrophe, describing it as the "hungriest place on earth" due to severely restricted aid, with only a "trickle" of food entering the enclave when it should be a “flood”.
  • Hamas is reviewing a US-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire and hostage exchange with Israel, but claims the deal lacks commitment to ending the conflict.
  • Meanwhile, Israel has ordered the evacuation of the last functioning hospital in northern Gaza, while Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 14 Palestinians.
  • The Israeli Foreign Ministry denies a humanitarian blockade, stating it is facilitating aid entry, but Palestinians report chaos and Israeli fire at aid distribution points.
  • Families of Israeli hostages are pleading with Prime Minister Netanyahu to ensure any agreement guarantees their freedom, expressing uncertainty over the potential release of only some hostages.
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