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Humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorated during 12-day Israel-Iran conflict
A 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, which began on June 13, shifted international focus away from Gaza, where a severe humanitarian situation deteriorated further, according to a report in The Guardian. This followed the breakdown of a ceasefire in March, which led to intensified Israeli military action and an 11-week aid blockade. The report notes the establishment of a new US and Israel-backed aid group, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, as an alternative to the comprehensive UN-led system, amid ongoing killings of Palestinians seeking scarce food and continued IDF 'evacuation orders' across the territory.
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