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Qatar's foreign ministry announced a "humanitarian pause" in fighting between Israel and Hamas to allow release of some hostages.

Warning that supplies of food and water are practically nonexistent as fears grow for people crowded into the south

The United Nations says the enclave’s health, sanitation, water and food services are nearing the ‘breaking point’.

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Over 10,000 Palestinians reported killed in Gaza since 7 October; Israel’s military says it has encircled Gaza City and divided Gaza Strip into two

UN refugee agency says 10 of 50 bakeries it helps have been hit and fuel is running out to transport flour to those that remain

Since October 21, only 84 trucks carrying aid have been allowed into Gaza.

Three months after a military junta seized power in Niger, overthrowing democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum, the country remains increasingly isolated. Rights groups warn Niger's population of 27 million now face a multitude of crises including insecurity, poverty and loss of personal freedoms.

Israeli attacks worsen the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which already was suffering under a 16-year blockade.