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It remained unclear whether more aid would be allowed in. There were increasing signs that the fighting was poised to escalate, stirring fears of a wider war.

The World Health Organization warned that the 20 trucks would “barely begin to address the escalating health needs” in Gaza. The deal on the aid did not include any provision to let Gazans with American passports leave through the same border

The World Health Organization warned the 20-truck convoy would “barely begin to address the escalating health needs” in Gaza. The deal on the aid did not include any provision to let Gazans with American passports leave through the same border

Over the last two decades, medical facilities and staff have become casualties of war more frequently, in violation of international law.

President Biden and his top aides have been cautioning Israeli leaders against carrying out any major strike against the powerful militia in Lebanon, Israeli and U.S. officials say.

A 59-year-old woman and her teenage daughter, dual citizens from Illinois, were being reunited with family members on an Israeli military base, Israeli officials said. The two were kidnapped on Oct. 7, along with roughly 200 other people.

Israel’s military acknowledged it had damaged the church site while targeting what it said was a Hamas command center nearby.

The mother and daughter were being reunited with family on an Israeli military base, officials said. The two were kidnapped on Oct. 7 while staying at Kibbutz Nahal Oz.

The change should make it easier and faster for Israelis seeking to flee the war.

Diplomats said Egypt and Israel remained at odds over the details of getting humanitarian relief through the Rafah crossing. Among the disputes are whether to allow in fuel and how to screen convoys for arms.