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Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - Palestinian health authorities report 60,000 deaths in the conflict since October 7th, 2023 [2] - A major humanitarian crisis with famine-like conditions is designated in the Gaza Strip, with some areas experiencing famine conditions [2][3] - International organizations and human rights groups are designating Israel's actions in Gaza as tantamount to genocide [5] - Infants are so malnourished they cannot absorb formula, requiring special fluids, and there is a lack of IV fluids and anesthesia for operations [26] Aid and International Response - Israel has slightly opened aid access to Gaza, allowing airdrops and truck shipments after months of blockade [1] - The US is considering a new aid plan with potential food centers, signaling a shift in tone and language regarding the humanitarian crisis [7] - The State Department acknowledges that current humanitarian assistance is insufficient [17] - The joint Israeli-American venture, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, was only distributing food in 4 locations in the south, guarded by the IDF, violating international law, in contrast to the UN's 400 sites across Gaza [20][21] - The UK is joining France in announcing recognition of a Palestinian state, though its practical impact is limited by the lack of a reformed Palestinian Authority [22] US-Israel Relations - President Trump broke with Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating he saw evidence of starvation in Gaza [6][19] - President Trump has backed off previous suggestions of the US taking over Gaza, now focusing on the possibility of relocating Palestinians who wish to leave [13] - The US is calling on Israel to do more to end the suffering in Gaza, but Prime Minister Netanyahu has historically resisted US pressure [9][12]

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - The administration expresses serious concern regarding starvation and malnutrition reports from Gaza [1] - The situation involves starving children and requires immediate food assistance [1][2] - Hamas is allegedly preventing food from reaching those in need, obstructing aid efforts [1] - Israel needs to increase efforts to allow aid into Gaza [3] - Gulf Arab states should take initiative to help starving children [5] Political and Security Considerations - Hamas' presence in Gaza is a significant obstacle to delivering aid [2] - The administration acknowledges the complexities faced by Israel in waging war against Hamas while trying to facilitate aid [4] - Relying on Hamas to distribute food will likely exacerbate the starvation crisis [5] - The need to wage war on Hamas to stop them from preventing food from entering Gaza [3]

As we speak to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Talk to us about the scope of the environmental damage also that has been leveled. I think the the scope of damage is catastrophic. The best description that I could find for this is the collapse of the ecosystem.Everything has been affected the water, the soil, the land. If we look at each sector and the devastation of it, it is humongous. If we talk of talk about the contamination of coastal water, the marine, the soil contamination from the bombar ...

If it's Friday, President Trump does not rule out pardoning convicted Epstein accomplice Gain Maxwell, saying he hasn't considered it, but that he's quote allowed to do it as Democrats blast the private meetings between Maxwell and the Deputy Attorney General. Plus, President Trump says Hamas is going to be quote hunted down after the latest round of ceasefire and hostage negotiation talks appear to collapse at a critically desperate point in Gaza's humanitarian crisis. And ready for a rebate? President Tru ...

Joining me now on set is NBC News chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell. Andrea, thank you so much for being here. What a devastating situation that is unfolding.President Trump saying in the wake of these diplomatic talks collapsing, we could see the fighting increase. You have Emanuel Mcronone saying that France is now prepared to recognize the Palestinian state. Talk about these two developments.>> Well, all of these developments are incredibly troubling. ...

Welcome back. The United States and Israel have recalled their negotiators from the latest round of ceasefire talks with Hamas. President Trump's special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witoff, made that announcement yesterday, writing on social media that Hamas does not appear to be quote coordinated or acting in good faith.Woff went on to write that the US will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages held in Gaza home. Just a few moments ago, President Trump speaking to reporters at the Wh ...

Welcome back. In a bold diplomatic move, France will now recognize Palestine as a state. The announcement from French President Emanuel Mcronone comes amid growing anger over the humanitarian food crisis in Gaza. In a statement posted to X on Thursday, Mcronone writes, "The urgent priority today is to end the war in Gaza and to bring relief to the civilian population. Peace is possible. The move makes France the biggest and the most powerful country in Europe to recognize Palestine as a state.NBC News corre ...

I'm here today because we are protesting. We want to end this war once and for all. This war has gone on too long.We are very worried for the hostages and their situation and we want our government to end the war because of the humanitarian uh crisis in Gaza and also because we want the hostages to come back. That's first and foremost. ...

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - The World Health Organization warns of a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with a large proportion of the population facing starvation [1] - Aid groups, including Doctors Without Borders, report a surge in malnutrition cases, with a four-fold increase in patients enrolled in malnutrition programs in the last two months [2][4] - A primary healthcare center is enrolling 25 new malnourished patients every day, indicating a catastrophic situation [5] - Healthcare workers in Gaza are experiencing hunger, with some going without food for 24-48 hours, impacting their ability to support the healthcare system [5][6] Aid and Access Obstacles - Aid organizations report that the blockade and restrictions on aid distribution are contributing to the starvation [1][2] - There are reports of people being shot and killed while trying to access aid, hindering efforts to provide food to those in need [9][11] - The Gaza strip is exceptionally small, and food is available a few kilometers away, indicating that the deprivation of food is a deliberate choice [10] Allegations of Strategy - Some observers suggest that the restrictions on aid and the targeting of people seeking assistance may be a deliberate strategy [8][9] - Doctors Without Borders describes the situation as part of a "genocidal campaign" by Israeli authorities on the people of Gaza [12] - The cost of the very little food that is left in the markets is so excessively expensive that even people with a salary cannot feed themselves and their family every single day [14]