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Jul 2025
19m 57s

Is this the tipping point in Gaza?

The Guardian
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After days of international pressure, Israel has agreed to increase the amount of aid going into Gaza. It follows last week’s pictures coming out of the besieged territory showing confronting scenes of emaciated children. But experts say much more is needed to reverse what has been described as a full-blown starvation crisis. The Guardian’s William Christou ... Show More
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