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US wants increased aid flow into Gaza as it works toward next phase of ceasefire

US wants increased aid flow into Gaza as it works toward next phase of ceasefire

'We want to continue to see the flow of aid increase into those parts of Gaza that are still under Hamas control,' secretary of state tells reporters

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UN chief warns Gaza hunger gains are 'fragile' as 1.6M still face extreme food insecurity
19.12.2025

UN chief warns Gaza hunger gains are 'fragile' as 1.6M still face extreme food insecurity

On Israeli refusal to move forward with phase 2 of Gaza truce plan, Antonio Guterres says there should be no 'pretext' to avoiding progress in ceasefire

Israeli, Lebanese and US officials meet in Lebanon to prevent renewed war: Media
19.12.2025

Israeli, Lebanese and US officials meet in Lebanon to prevent renewed war: Media

Ceasefire committee says security, political and economic tracks must advance together to support stability, reconstruction, safe return of displaced residents

Israel conducts 4 cross-border raids into Syria’s Quneitra province
19.12.2025

Israel conducts 4 cross-border raids into Syria’s Quneitra province

Syrians say continued Israeli violations are undermining efforts to restore stability

More than 50,000 flee Sudan’s Kordofan region amid escalating violence: UN migration agency
19.12.2025

More than 50,000 flee Sudan’s Kordofan region amid escalating violence: UN migration agency

IOM says civilians are fleeing in fear as fighting spreads across key towns in Sudan's Kordofan regions

Amnesty calls for blocking German-owned ship carrying arms components bound for Israel
19.12.2025

Amnesty calls for blocking German-owned ship carrying arms components bound for Israel

Human rights group warns Portuguese-flagged ship Holger G risks contributing to genocide and war crimes in Gaza