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Israel Blocks UNICEF Aid to Gaza Citing Smuggling Attempt

Israel has announced the suspension of UNICEF aid entry from Egypt to Gaza, citing a foiled smuggling attempt detected at the Kerem Shalom crossing. Reports indicate the block is due to 'found contraband'.

18 Mar, 05:32 — 18 Mar, 05:32
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UN body holds emergency talks on Middle East shipping

The International Maritime Organisation will begin an "extraordinary session" to discuss shipping amid the Middle East war, as fears grow over the fate of thousands of stranded ships and seafarers.

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First report: le-figaro · 17 Mar, 19:12Full coverage: 5 · 10hWindow: 10h
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le-figaro17 Mar, 19:12First to report

Gaza : Israël annonce suspendre l’entrée de l’aide de l’Unicef en provenance d’Égypte après avoir déjoué «une tentative de contrebande»

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de-volkskrant17 Mar, 21:40

Israël blokkeert levering van Unicef-noodhulp voor Gaza, vanwege ‘gevonden smokkelwaar’

aftonbladet17 Mar, 21:47

Israel stoppar nödhjälp från Unicef till Gaza

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lsm-lv18 Mar, 03:20

Tuvo Austrumu karš. Ko vēlas Izraēla?

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rte-news18 Mar, 05:32Latest update

UN body holds emergency talks on Middle East shipping

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