No food has entered the Gaza strip since March 2, according to the World Food Programme (WFP), the UN organisation specifically focused on providing food assistance in emergencies. “All border crossings remain closed for both humanitarian and commercial supplies”, the WFP added, in a post on X, which also urged “all parties to prioritise civilian needs and allow aid into …
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Several Arab states and the UN have condemned Israel for blocking the entry of all humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher described it as alarming. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Qatar released statements criticizing the move. Israel’s decision to halt the entry of aid shipments came hours after the first phase of the ceasefire and …
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Nearly all nations missed a UN deadline Monday to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate change. Just 10 of nearly 200 countries required under the Paris Agreement to deliver fresh climate plans by February 10 did so on time, according to a UN database tracking …
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