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As of: April 17, 2024 5:20 a.m

The US army has fought two drones in Houthi areas. The UN is combating starvation in Gaza regardless of higher coordination with Israel. All developments within the stay weblog.

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UN is combating starvation in Gaza regardless of higher coordination with Israel

The United Nations (UN) continues to wrestle to stop famine within the Gaza Strip. Although there have been some enhancements in coordination with Israel, supply of assist to the Palestinian territory nonetheless faces difficulties, mentioned Andrea De Domenico, head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

There are important delays on the checkpoints. Last week, 41 % of UN requests to ship assist to the north of the Gaza Strip have been rejected. “We engage in this dance where we take one step forward, two steps back, or two steps forward and one step back, which basically keeps us at the same point,” De Domenico advised the press. “For every new opportunity we get, there is a new challenge we have to overcome.”

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US army: Fighting two drones in Houthi areas

The US army says it has efficiently fought two drones in areas managed by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. No injury or accidents have been reported from US Navy, coalition or service provider ships, mentioned US Central Command (Centcom), the US army's regional command chargeable for the Middle East.

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Tuesday's stay weblog for studying

British Prime Minister Sunak recommends that Israel reply prudently to Iran's assaults. Turkish President Erdogan has made critical allegations towards Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The stay weblog to learn.

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