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Gaza Aid Deliveries Face Israeli Roadblocks Despite International Calls for Ceasefire Relaxation
Israel has maintained roadblocks at Gaza's Rafah crossing a week into its ceasefire, despite international calls to allow in large-scale aid deliveries.
A week into a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has maintained roadblocks at the Rafah crossing with Egypt despite repeated calls from the international community to allow large-scale aid deliveries into the territory. The blockade, which began earlier this month, continues to hinder humanitarian efforts and exacerbate the crisis facing Gazan residents. International leaders have urged an end to the restrictions, but their appeals so far have been met with little change. The situation remains critical as civilians in Gaza struggle to access basic necessities.
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