‘Flour Massacre’: Lifesaving Aid Becomes a Deadly Struggle in Gaza

‘Flour Massacre’: Lifesaving Aid Becomes a Deadly Struggle in Gaza

A boy injured from the aid convoy tragedy that occurred in Gaza City on Feb. 29, which has been described as a “massacre” by Gazans, who accuse Israel of shooting at the frenzied crowd trying to get food. Israel denies the allegations and says the people were trampled to death. The photographer, Mohammed Hajjar, was at the scene seeking food for his extended family of 34 relatives before the catastrophe […]

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Africa

Sudan facing a ‘hunger catastrophe,’ aid workers warn

As the civil war in Sudan enters its tenth month, aid workers in the region say the conflict has been forgotten by the outside world. People continue to flee the conflict in the millions to avoid the violence, and now aid workers are warning that widespread famine is next.

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US eyes Israel-Hamas ceasefire by next week

A new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could start as soon as Monday, US President Joe Biden said, in a deal that may free dozens of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for several hundred Palestinian detainees. In the protracted bid to bring about a truce, Egypt, Qatar, the United States, France and others have acted as go-betweens for Israel and Hamas, with negotiations ongoing. They are seeking a six-week […]

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