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IDF airdrops aid into Gaza with six countries; denies claims of starvation
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Israeli military, with help from six countries, airdropped food aid into Gaza. IDF Chief Eyal Zamir denied accusations of causing starvation, blaming Hamas instead. He said if no hostage deal is reached soon, the fighting in Gaza will continue without pause.
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US envoy visits Gaza aid site amid deepening starvation crisis
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
US envoy Steve Witkoff visited a US-backed food aid site in Gaza amid a worsening hunger crisis. Along with Ambassador Mike Huckabee, he will help finalize a new aid plan and brief President Trump after the visit, according to CNN.
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Famine in Gaza threatens thousands with starvation, WHO warns
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Gaza is facing the most severe stage of famine according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, with thousands at risk of dying from hunger.
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Trump acknowledges "real starvation" in Gaza, vows to increase food aid
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
"We're giving money and things," Trump said, adding, "I want to make sure they get the food, every ounce of food."
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Gaza death toll tops 60,000 amid rising famine, malnutrition
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, as famine worsens and aid remains restricted. Al Jazeera reports rising malnutrition, especially among children, with severe health impacts. Despite brief pauses in fighting, Israeli attacks continue, deepening the humanit
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Trump contradicts Netanyahu over "no starvation in Gaza" claims, says "can
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) contradicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's assertion that there was "no starvation in Gaza," delivering a stark rebuttal to the claims made by one of the US's prominent allies in West Asia.
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IDF resumes aid airdrops to Gaza, denies famine claims
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Following directives from the political echelon, the IDF announced a series of humanitarian measures in Gaza aimed at countering false claims of deliberate starvation. Starting Saturday night, the IDF will resume humanitarian aid airdrops in coordination with international organisations,
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"Hamas shows lack of desire to reach a ceasefire": US Special Envoy Steve
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The US has recalled its Gaza ceasefire negotiating team from Doha, citing Hamas' lack of cooperation, CNN reported. Diplomatic efforts now appear uncertain, while the humanitarian crisis worsens amid restricted aid and rising starvation. The US continues to back the Gaza Humanitarian Foundat
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Food aid only lifeline for millions in crisis-hit Afghanistan: WFP
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Over 23 million Afghans face acute hunger, with the World Food Programme calling food aid their only hope. Due to funding cuts, WFP warns of worsening starvation, especially in remote areas. Khaama Press reports urgent global support is needed to prevent a deeper humanitarian crisis.
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"Pakistan supports terrorism despite poverty, starvation, unemployment": U
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
"We are against terrorism. Operation Sindoor was our reaction to the killing of the innocent people. Pakistan sponsors terrorism. There is poverty, starvation and unemployment in Pakistan; still they support terrorism and enter our country and kill innocent people. Then our answer will ha
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UN child rights body condemns mass starvation of Gaza children
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Committee urged the international community to exert immediate pressure on the Israeli occupation authorities to ensure the sustained and unimpeded delivery of essential food and medical aid.
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"World's worst hunger crises": WHO warns as 2.1 million in Gaza face starv
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Gaza is on the verge of famine, as the ongoing blockade continues to affect the flow of humanitarian aid, including food, medicine, and essential supplies. With the entire population of 2.1 million facing hunger, and nearly half a million already in catastrophic conditions, the crisis has
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