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The Guardian view on famine in Gaza: the time for the west to act decisively is now | Editorial
ByEditorial July 30, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer’s declaration on Palestinian statehood sends a welcome signal for the future. But more pressure is needed if a humanitarian catastrophe is to be avertedThe symbolism of Palestinian statehood matters. For months, the Israeli prime minis…

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Trump’s Mideast Envoy Heads to Israel Amid Global Fury Over Gaza Hunger
ByAaron Boxerman and Maggie Haberman July 30, 2025

It will be the first known visit in months for Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s lead on the cease-fire and hostage talks. Since his last trip, conditions in the enclave have worsened.

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Trump’s Mideast Envoy Heads to Israel Amid Global Fury Over Gaza Hunger
ByAaron Boxerman and Maggie Haberman July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

It will be the first known visit in months for Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s lead on the cease-fire and hostage talks. Since his last trip, conditions in the enclave have worsened.

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Wednesday briefing: Facing the reality of Gaza’s ‘unfolding’ famine
ByAamna Mohdin July 30, 2025

In today’s newsletter: As Keir Starmer announces caveated plans to recognise the Palestinian state, and UN-backed experts say the ‘worst-case scenario’ is under way, is opening the borders to allow aid in the only hope?Good morning. Humanitarians are r…

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Wednesday briefing: Facing the reality of Gaza’s ‘unfolding’ famine
ByAamna Mohdin July 30, 2025

In today’s newsletter: As Keir Starmer announces caveated plans to recognise the Palestinian state, and UN-backed experts say the ‘worst-case scenario’ is under way, is opening the borders to allow aid in the only hope?Good morning. Humanitarians are r…

Read More Wednesday briefing: Facing the reality of Gaza’s ‘unfolding’ famine
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Why Airdrops in Gaza Are Seen as a Risky Last Resort
ByPranav Baskar July 29, 2025July 30, 2025

Parachuting aid is expensive and inefficient, experts say, noting that at least five people in Gaza were killed in airdrop accidents last year.

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Why Airdrops in Gaza Are Seen as a Risky Last Resort
ByPranav Baskar July 29, 2025

Parachuting aid is expensive and inefficient, experts say, noting that at least five people in Gaza were killed in airdrop accidents last year.

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Famine under way in Gaza, UN-backed experts say, as war death toll passes 60,000
ByEmma Graham-Harrison July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

IPC says ‘worst-case scenario of famine’ is playing out as it calls for urgent ceasefire to alleviate ‘widespread starvation’Middle East crisis – live updatesGaza has passed two grim landmarks on a single day, as UN-backed hunger experts warned a “wors…

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Palestinians in Gaza ‘enduring humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions’, says UN secretary general – as it happened
ByYohannes Lowe July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

António Guterres says trickle of aid into Gaza must become an ocean as UN-backed experts say famine is underway. This live blog is closedThe UN’s World Food Programme has warned that the disaster unfolding in Gaza is reminiscent of last century’s famin…

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News Organizations Urge Israel to Let Reporters and Aid Into Gaza
ByEphrat Livni July 27, 2025

Saying that journalists in the territory, like many Gazans, are facing starvation, the groups urged Israel to allow more food in.

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