A small number of trucks carrying desperately needed food headed for Gaza City, but at least some were swarmed and looted by people along the way.
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Biden Says U.S. Will Begin Aid Airdrops in Gaza
The president said that the United States would work with Jordan and other allies to deliver aid by air and that supplies could eventually be delivered by sea.
As Palestinians Crowd an Aid Convoy, Israeli Gunshots and a Deadly Toll
Palestinian and Israeli officials offered differing accounts of a deadly scene in northern Gaza, in which local health officials said more than 100 people were killed.
As U.N. Warns of Famine in Gaza, Cease-Fire Remains Elusive
With the approach of Ramadan, as well as protests by hostage families and a threatened Palestinian march on the Aqsa mosque, pressure is rising to reach a deal.
Lead-Tainted Applesauce Highlights Failings in Food Safety System
Hundreds of American children were poisoned last year. Records show how, time and again, the contamination went unnoticed.
What to Know About Lead Poisoning in Children
Hundreds of children sickened from high levels of lead in applesauce pouches last year put a spotlight on lapses in the food-safety system.
U.S. Vetoes Security Council Cease-Fire Resolution
The United States said the resolution could have disrupted its negotiations to free hostages and secure a temporary cease-fire, but its vote drew outcry from many diplomats and aid workers.
Drought Touches a Quarter of Humanity, U.N. Says, Disrupting Lives Globally
The crisis, worsened partly by climate change, has been accompanied by soaring food prices and could have consequences for hunger, elections and migration worldwide.
Lead Levels in Children’s Applesauce May Be Traced to Cinnamon Additive
The F.D.A. is investigating the sources of cinnamon and other ingredients produced outside the U.S. as the possible cause of lead poisoning in dozens of children. Advocates are urging mandatory testing of lead in food.
Berlin’s Vegan Food Scene Is Flourishing
Meatless menus used to be an oddity in Germany’s capital. Today, Berlin is bursting with creative vegan options, including Spanish tapas, Berliner-style doughnuts and even fast food.