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Israel-Gaza war live: aid drops to Gaza ‘inefficient and a distraction’ with starvation deepening, UN says


‘Airdrops will not reverse the deepening starvation,’ said UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini

At least 25 people were killed by Israeli airstrikes and gunshots overnight, according to health officials and the ambulance service on Saturday, as ceasefire talks appear to have stalled and Palestinians in Gaza face famine.

The majority of victims were killed by gunfire as they waited for aid trucks close to the Zikim crossing with Israel, said staff at Shifa hospital, where the bodies were brought.

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Author : Maya Yang (now); Charlie Moloney and Caolán Magee (earlier)

Publish date : 2025-07-26 17:19:00

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