Tag: aid
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The struggle to get humanitarian aid into Gaza
The struggle to get humanitarian aid into Gaza – CBS News Watch CBS News For months, hungry Gazans have tried to rob food aid trucks, but now armed criminal gangs are looting whole convoys. Over the weekend, more than 100 aid trucks were attacked. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv. Be the first to know…
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Israel stands by as aid convoys come under attack in Gaza
Tel Aviv — For the past year, hungry Gazans have waited in desperation for more food to enter the besieged territory from Israel. After aid trucks have been allowed in, there have been episodes of looting. But now, armed criminal gangs are intercepting entire convoys. Truck driver Abu Ahmad was in the worst incident so…
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UN says gangs looted aid trucks in Gaza
UN says gangs looted aid trucks in Gaza – CBS News Watch CBS News United Nations agencies confirm gangs violently looted dozens of aid trucks in Gaza. And speaking from Beirut Tuesday, where meetings were taking place regarding a possible cease-fire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein called the talks “constructive.” CBS News…
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Will U.S. reduce military aid to Israel for lack of humanitarian supplies entering Gaza?
Will U.S. reduce military aid to Israel for lack of humanitarian supplies entering Gaza? – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. gave Israel 30 days to help ramp up aid efforts for Gaza. The term is coming to an end and serious hurdles remain for supplies entering certain parts of the strip. CBS News’…
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Biden meets with Israel’s Herzog on Middle East conflict, humanitarian aid to Gaza
President Biden met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the White House Tuesday, as the two leaders address the conflict with Lebanon, the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the hostages still being held by Hamas. The meeting, which Herzog called “very productive,” lasted about an hour. Herzog told reporters afterward that the Biden administration is…
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Israel facing U.S.-imposed deadline Wednesday to increase flow of Gaza aid
Israel facing U.S.-imposed deadline Wednesday to increase flow of Gaza aid – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel is facing a Wednesday deadline to comply with the Biden administration’s deadline to increase aid to Gaza or face restrictions on American military support. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is at the Israel-Gaza border where…
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National Security Adviser says Biden will call for Ukraine aid to continue beyond his term
National Security Adviser says Biden will call for Ukraine aid to continue beyond his term – CBS News Watch CBS News White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that in the waning days of the Biden administration, President Biden will “make the case that we do need ongoing…
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U.S. aid to Ukraine in doubt after Trump election victory
U.S. aid to Ukraine in doubt after Trump election victory – CBS News Watch CBS News Since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, Russia has ramped up attacks against Ukraine. The win has also raised concerns about a pullback in U.S. support. CBS News Imtiaz Tyab has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…
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Spain rescue, aid efforts continue as frustration rises after deadly flooding
Spain rescue, aid efforts continue as frustration rises after deadly flooding – CBS News Watch CBS News Rescue efforts are continuing four days after flash flooding in Spain killed over 210 people, the country’s worst natural disaster in generations. More than a year’s worth of rain fell in just eight hours in some areas. Some…