UN, Gaza and Israel
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An estimated 14,000 babies could die without essential aid according to the U.N. as Israel military operations intensify.
In our news wrap Tuesday, the UN says no aid has reached Palestinians two days after Israel ended its three-month blockade, the FDA is changing the way it approves annual COVID-19 vaccines, the World Health Organization approved an agreement on how to handle future pandemics and New Orleans police arrested a maintenance worker at the jail where 10 inmates pulled off a daring escape.
Humanitarian organisations warn it is not enough to tackle the hunger crisis gripping Gaza, as the British government suspends trade talks with Israel over its expanded military offensive in the strip.
U.K., France and Canada condemn Israel's Gaza operations, urging a ceasefire and more aid. Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon defends actions and demands hostage release.
Israel has agreed to allow some food into Gaza before a newly approved mechanism for aid deliveries is up and running later this month, the head of the newly established Gaza Humanitarian Foundation told CNN.
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The United Nations’ humanitarian chief has defended using the term “genocide” to describe what aid workers are trying to prevent in Gaza.
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unbranded - Newsworthy on MSNIsrael Faces Sanctions As 14,000 Babies At Risk Without Crucial Aid.The UK, France, and Canada have threatened to impose targeted sanctions on Israel if it does not cease its military offensive in Gaza and fully restore the flow of humanitarian aid. Israel has temporarily lifted its 11-week blockade,