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Oct 2023
48m 35s

Gaza: 20 trucks of aid allowed in via Eg...

Bbc World Service
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Twenty trucks of humanitarian aid have been allowed to enter the Gaza Strip from Egypt, for the first time since the start of the latest war. Israel imposed a total blockade on Gaza two weeks ago after Hamas launched an attack on southern Israel. The UN says far more humanitarian help is needed. We hear from aid agencies. Also in the programme: Why did Ham ... Show More
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