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For nearly two years, Israeli and American officials have largely ignored pleas to end policies that limit food aid and other humanitarian supplies for millions of Palestinians.

The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference called for a special collection to bolster the Catholic Church’s response to a deepening humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war continues to grind on.

Famine is officially declared in the governorate that includes Gaza City. No additional detainees will be allowed in “Alligator Alcatraz” after a judge’s ruling. And Serena Williams opens up about her decision to take a GLP-1 medication after struggling to lose weight with diet and exercise.

Israel's ambassador to the US discusses security control over Gaza, destroying Hamas, and bringing hostages home. He denies blocking food aid.

The Trump administration stopped issuing humanitarian visas after far-right activist Laura Loomer raised concerns about “pro-Hamas” Gazans entering the United States.

To Palestinians in Gaza, to Afghans, to Iraqis, to countless others, “ceasefire” is not a promise but a threat.

A whistleblower claims World Food Programme and U.N. agencies rejected Israeli security assistance, blocking aid distribution to Gaza despite available supplies as U.N. dismisses accusations.

Israel says it will call up 60,000 reservists and extend the service of others for a planned offensive in Gaza City and other heavily populated areas, ratcheting up pressure on Hamas as ceasefire talks show signs of progress.