The United Nations said Israeli forces killed the people as they were trying to aid injured civilians, then buried them in a mass grave. Israel said nine of the 15 dead were Palestinian militants.
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Food and Other Vital Aid Surge Into Gaza After 15 Months of Scarcity
Hunger has gripped the enclave, besieged by Israel, and the surge is a step toward alleviating it. But with Hamas asserting its grip on Gaza, questions remain about how aid is distributed.
Gaza Rescuers Are Haunted by Voices of Those They Couldn’t Save
Rescuers rushing to the scene of Israeli airstrikes save those who they can, but are forced to leave many behind. “My soul is tired from this war,” one said.
How a U.S. Ally Uses Aid as a Cover in War
The United Arab Emirates is expanding a covert campaign to back a winner in Sudan’s civil war. Waving the banner of the Red Crescent, it is also smuggling weapons and deploying drones.
Israel Strikes in Part of Gaza Packed With Displaced People
An official with the Civil Defense in Gaza said the attack had killed at least 40. Israel said it had attacked militants.
Israel Orders New Evacuation in Gaza as Aid Workers Say Bombing Kills Dozens
Israeli forces said they struck dozens of sites in Khan Younis where Hamas operated and fired rockets, and they shrank the “humanitarian zone” where civilians had been told to go.
Brazil’s Deadly Flooding Made Twice as Likely by Global Warming, Study Finds
The country’s south received three months’ rain in two weeks. Global warming has made such deluges twice as likely as before, scientists said.
Haiti Names New Prime Minister to Try to Lead Country Out of Crisis
Garry Conille is taking on the office just ahead of the arrival of a Kenyan-led international police force charged with helping restore order to the violence-torn nation.
Climate Change Added a Month’s Worth of Extra-Hot Days in Past Year
Since last May, the average person experienced 26 more days of abnormal warmth than they would have without global warming, a new analysis found.
Israel Orders Partial Evacuation of Rafah, Fueling Fears of New Offensive
Hamas says it has agreed to a cease-fire plan that Israel said did not meet its demands, the latest in a long series of negotiating stumbles.