Egypt has withdrawn from cooperation with Israel for the transportation of aid supplies across the border at Rafah, in response to what Cairo views as an "unacceptable escalation" in Gaza. A government representative stated this on Saturday on the Egyptian news...
Egypt Refuses to Transport Israeli Aid Supplies Across Rafah Border
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Israel Accused of Targeting Aid Workers in Gaza Strikes
In the aftermath of strikes in Gaza that resulted in seven fatalities, the founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK) has accused Israel of systematically targeting aid workers. The strikes, which hit three WCK vehicles in central Gaza on Monday, have sparked...
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Australian Humanitarian Agencies Condemn Aid Worker Deaths in Gaza Amid Criticism of Biden’s Response
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