UN urges radical change to aid relief access in Gaza amid fresh famine fears

After more than 100 days of war in Gaza and no let-up in sight, senior UN humanitarians issued a rare joint appeal for greater aid access on Monday, expressing renewed fears of death due to famine and disease unless there is a “fundamental step change” in procedures.

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UN urges radical change to aid relief access in Gaza amid fresh famine fears

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