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UN cuts food aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza; 7th ICE detainee found dead in Texas this year; France arrests 2,400 in mass protests
UN cuts food aid for half a million Palestinians in Gaza as France arrests 2,400 protesters.
In brief
UN cuts food aid for half a million Palestinians in Gaza as France arrests 2,400 protesters. UN World Food Programme cuts food assistance to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza amid Israeli blockade, while France arrests 2,400 protesters over cost of living and education policies. Originally reported by Drop Site News.
UN cuts food aid
UN World Food Programme cuts food assistance to half a million Palestinians in Gaza citing funding shortages.
Gaza food insecurity
67% of Gaza’s population faces acute food insecurity, including 200,000 needing emergency food assistance.
Israeli blockade
Israeli blockade on commercial imports enters fifth consecutive day, raising prices of basic goods.
Palestine casualties
Five Palestinians killed in 24 hours, including four in new Israeli attacks and one from wounds sustained earlier.
West Bank attacks
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians across occupied West Bank, uprooting hundreds of trees and destroying farmland.
Diplomats attacked
Masked Israeli settlers attack European diplomats during olive harvest in West Bank, smashing windows and pelted with stones.
France protests
French police arrest 2,400 protesters over education policies and rising cost of living in 140 cities.
ICE detainee death
Mexican man found dead at Laredo ICE facility, seventh ICE detainee death in Texas this year.
Yemen conflict
Ansarallah strike on military camp in Yemen’s Shabwa kills 53, wounds at least 200.
Saudi airstrike
Saudi airstrike on house in Yemen kills at least 10, including five children and three women.
Egypt military support
Egypt seeks parliamentary approval for possible military intervention in support of Saudi Arabia.
UAE support
UAE agrees to resume funding anti-Ansarallah forces in Yemen with Saudi Arabia providing air cover.
U.S. airspace warnings
U.S. warns Americans across Middle East of possible airspace closures due to escalating hostilities.
Ukraine drone strikes
Ukraine launches 1,000+ drones at Russia, Russian strikes on Ukraine kill two.
Lebanon conflict
Israeli airstrikes target southern Lebanon despite ceasefire, causing casualties.
Trump endorses Netanyahu
Trump endorses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu days before Israel’s Oct. 27 election.
What matters most
UN World Food Programme cuts food assistance to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza amid Israeli blockade, while France arrests 2,400 protesters over cost of living and education policies.
