LIVE: Gaza ‘desperate’ as Israel aid blocks hit children hardest, UN says

TH Tim Hume,Stephen QuillenAl JazeeraFiled 2026-01-28 · 06:38 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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The United Nations reports that Palestinians in Gaza are in a "desperate" situation due to the prolonged closure of the Rafah crossing by Israel. This closure is exacerbating widespread suffering, particularly impacting children. The report was published on January 28, 2026. Despite an October ceasefire with Hamas, Israeli forces continue attacks, resulting in at least four Palestinian deaths in Gaza City's al-Sanafour area. The UN warns that the aid blocks are hitting children the hardest.

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At least four Palestinians killed in the al-Sanafour area of war-battered Gaza City.

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Palestinians are “desperate” for the Rafah crossing to reopen.

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Gaza is ‘desperate’ as Israel aid blocks hit children hardest.

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Israeli forces continue with their deadly attacks in violation of the October ceasefire with Hamas.

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Prolonged closure by Israel compounds widespread suffering.

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1 min read · 98 words

Live updates, LIVE: Gaza ‘desperate’ as Israel aid blocks hit children hardest, UN saysPalestinians ‘desperate’ for Rafah crossing to open as prolonged closures compound widespread suffering, warns the UN.Video Duration 02 minutes 00 seconds 02:00Palestinian patients wait for reopening of the Rafah borderPublished On 28 Jan 2026 Palestinians are “desperate” for the Rafah crossing to reopen as a prolonged closure by Israel compounds widespread suffering, the United Nations warns. Israeli forces continue with their deadly attacks in violation of the October ceasefire with Hamas with at least four Palestinians killed in the al-Sanafour area of war-battered Gaza City.

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