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Escalating Violence in Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis and Aid Control Controversy

Israeli airstrikes have intensified in Gaza, raising human toll as aid distribution plans face rejection from international organizations.

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The 19-month-old war in Gaza is the most devastating ever fought between Israel and Hamas.
Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as outcry over aid blockade grows
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The 19-month-old war in Gaza is the most devastating ever fought between Israel and Hamas.
Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as outcry over aid blockade grows
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The 19-month-old war in Gaza is the most devastating ever fought between Israel and Hamas.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 23 in Gaza, Outcry over Aid Blockade Grows
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The United Nations and other primary aid groups in Gaza have rejected the US-Israeli plan, which they say would facilitate the forced displacement of Palestinians and fail to meet the needs of the population.
US admits its new aid plan would initially only feed 60% of Gaza, as UN rejects proposal
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Aid groups have voiced alarm at US moves to pressure them into accepting an Israeli proposal to resume limited humanitarian assistance to the war-ravaged territory under strictly controlled conditions.
Aid groups voice alarm as US pushes Israeli plan for Gaza assistance
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Updated: May 10th, 2025, 12:23 PM ET

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Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 23 Palestinians, including children, as the third month of the blockade on Gaza continues. This escalation coincides with international criticism of Israel's proposed control over aid distribution, which humanitarian organizations reject as politicization. The humanitarian situation remains dire, with significant shortages of food and essential supplies exacerbated by the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in over 52,800 Palestinian deaths and widespread devastation since it reignited in March. The U.N. and various aid groups emphasize the need for impartial humanitarian access as closures of charity kitchens loom.

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International aid agencies criticize the US-Israeli plan for humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza, stating it will increase suffering and violate humanitarian principles.
The proposed aid distribution system, managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, lacks sufficient sites and could force vulnerable populations to travel to militarized locations, heightening health risks and logistical challenges.
Aid organizations and UN agencies urge Israel to lift the blockade to allow for more effective aid delivery, highlighting that Israel's claims of aid diversion lack evidence and that there is a pressing need for humanitarian relief.

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