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UK’s biggest weapons firm BAE grounds ‘lifeline’ aircraft delivering food aid
ByMark Townsend October 24, 2025

Exclusive: In the year they announced record profits, Britain’s arms maker has revoked licence to fly for planes taking supplies of food to starving people in South Sudan, Somalia and DRCBritain’s biggest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, has quietly …

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U.S. May Seek United Nations Mandate for Gaza Security Force, Rubio Says
ByLiam Stack and Tyler Pager October 23, 2025

Before boarding a plane for Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that U.N. backing was a potential next step to deploying an international stabilization force to the war-torn enclave.

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U.S. May Seek United Nations Mandate for Gaza Security Force, Rubio Says
ByLiam Stack and Tyler Pager October 23, 2025October 24, 2025

Vice President JD Vance spoke from Israel, as he wrapped up a visit aimed at shoring up a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

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ICJ orders Israel to allow aid into Gaza and says blockade had been a breach
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor October 22, 2025

Court also found that Israel had a duty not to impede supply of aid by UN organisations including Unrwa Israel must allow aid into Gaza, and its restrictions on doing so over the past two years have put it in breach of its obligations, the UN’s top cou…

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ICJ orders Israel to allow aid into Gaza and says blockade had been a breach
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor October 22, 2025

Court also found that Israel had a duty not to impede supply of aid by UN organisations including Unrwa Israel must allow aid into Gaza, and its restrictions on doing so over the past two years have put it in breach of its obligations, the UN’s top cou…

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I.C.J. Tells Israel to Facilitate Aid to Gaza
ByAaron Boxerman October 22, 2025

The International Court of Justice said Israel should work with U.N. agencies, not hinder their relief efforts in Gaza. The court’s opinions are not legally binding but carry symbolic weight.

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I.C.J. Tells Israel to Facilitate Aid to Gaza
ByAaron Boxerman October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

The International Court of Justice said Israel must work with U.N. agencies, including UNRWA, the group for Palestinian refugees, which Israel has banned.

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Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
ByJoseph Gedeon in Washington October 22, 2025

Exclusive: In an open letter, Israeli ex-officials, artists and intellectuals say ‘unconscionable’ actions in Gaza amount to genocideProminent Jewish figures around the world are calling on the United Nations and world leaders to impose sanctions on Is…

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Nations Hesitate to Send Troops to Gaza, Fearing Clashes With Hamas
ByAdam Rasgon, Michael D. Shear, David M. Halbfinger, Aaron Boxerman and Natan Odenheimer October 21, 2025

The Trump peace plan calls for an international security force in the Gaza Strip, but countries that might send troops are wary of danger, an unclear mission and being seen as occupiers.

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Nations Hesitate to Send Troops to Gaza, Fearing Clashes With Hamas
By October 21, 2025October 22, 2025

The Trump peace plan calls for an international security force in the Gaza Strip, but countries that might send troops are wary of danger, an unclear mission and being seen as occupiers.

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