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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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.
Why Doctors in South Korea Are on Strike
More than a week after thousands of doctors walked off the job, their dispute with the government shows no signs of resolution.
Gaza Toilet Shortage Creates Sanitation Crisis
“It is a public health concern,” one U.N. official said of the lack of toilets for displaced people in the territory. “But the second thing is simply just dignity.”
What Happens When There Is No Food: Experts Say Severe Malnutrition Could Set in Swiftly in Gaza
Nutrition experts say the progression from hunger to severe malnutrition can be rapid, especially in children.
How the War With Hamas Has Damaged Israel’s Tech Firms and Economy
Israel’s technology sector, a key part of the economy, has been jolted by worker shortages and funding fears, which could drive a wider slowdown in 2024.
In U.K. Town, a New Way of Caring for Older People
An “integrated care center” brings doctors, physiotherapists, social workers and pharmacists under one roof. It won’t solve Britain’s underlying social care crisis — but it could help.
Hamas Frees Teenage Hostage, but Her Father Is Still in Gaza
Sahar Kalderon, 16, spent 52 days as a hostage. She says she cannot enjoy her freedom until her father, Ofer, is free.
‘We Are All Sick’: Infectious Diseases Spread Across Gaza
Cold, wet weather combined with a lack of clean water, toilets and food have fueled a spike in respiratory, stomach and other ailments, and the sick are left struggling to recover, health officials say.
U.S. Is Criticized After Veto of U.N. Call for Gaza Cease-Fire
As fighting surged in the territory, Arab leaders condemned the move as a “mark of shame,” one that will haunt the United States for years.