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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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Democrats demand Trump cut funding for controversial Gaza aid organization
ByJoseph Gedeon in Washington July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

In letter, 21 senators say funding to GHF resulted in killings of more than 700 civilians seeking food and violated the lawTwenty-one Senate Democrats are demanding Donald Trump immediately cut funding to a controversial Gaza aid organization they say …

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Saudi Arabia and France to lead UN push for recognising Palestinian statehood
ByAndrew Roth in Washington July 28, 2025

Two countries open three-day conference at United Nations with goal as part of peaceful settlement to end war in GazaSaudi Arabia and France have opened a three-day conference at the United Nations with the goal of recognising Palestinian statehood as …

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Palestinians wary as Israel begins military pauses to allow ‘minimal’ aid into Gaza
ByWilliam Christou in Jerusalem July 27, 2025July 27, 2025

Israeli military says 10-hour ‘tactical pauses’ in certain areas will allow increase in flow of aid to territoryPalestinians in Gaza have reacted with wariness after Israel began a limited, daily pause in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza to al…

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At least 57 killed in Gaza in 24 hours as Israel withdraws from ceasefire talks
ByMalak A Tanteshin Gaza and William Christou in Jerusalem July 26, 2025

Israeli PM looking at ‘alternative options’ to the discussions in Doha after removing his negotiatorsAt least 57 people were killed in Gaza over the past 24 hours, many killed while seeking aid as well as by Israeli airstrikes, with ceasefire talks app…

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Starmer says plan to airdrop Gaza aid and evacuate ill children will go ahead
ByGuardian staff and agencies July 26, 2025July 26, 2025

Leaders of UK, France and Germany call for lifting of aid restrictions and immediate ceasefire after holding talksIsrael-Gaza war live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has confirmed the government will be “taking forward” plans to airdrop aid into Gaza and…

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No Proof Hamas Routinely Stole U.N. Aid, Israeli Military Officials Say
ByNatan Odenheimer July 26, 2025July 26, 2025

Israel has long restricted aid to Gaza on the argument that Hamas steals it to use as a weapon of control over the population. On Saturday, the Israeli military announced new airdrops of aid.

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Israel tries to deflect blame for widespread starvation in Gaza
ByPeter Beaumont July 25, 2025

Officials and ministers either deny that Palestinians are being affected by hunger or say it is not Israel’s faultMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIsrael is pursuing an extensive PR effort to remove itself from blame for the starvation and killi…

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Israel tries to deflect blame for widespread starvation in Gaza
ByPeter Beaumont July 25, 2025

Officials and ministers either deny that Palestinians are being affected by hunger or say it is not Israel’s faultMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIsrael is pursuing an extensive PR effort to remove itself from blame for the starvation and killi…

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Australia Says Gaza Situation Beyond ‘Worst Fears’ as Pressure Mounts on Israel
ByQasim Nauman July 25, 2025July 26, 2025

Some of Israel’s closest allies have stepped up criticism of its restrictions on aid to Gaza, where doctors and aid organizations say people are dying of starvation.

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