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Monday, March 17, 2025 UN News The UN Security Council is meeting in New York to discuss the Middle East crisis exactly two months since the start of the fragile Gaza ceasefire and hostages deal came into effect. That has been shattered by deadly Israeli airstrikes overnight, following a two-week aid blockade which has strained critical supplies. Well over 400 Palestinians have been killed and hundreds more injured, according to local authorities. We'll have reaction from across the UN and agencies on the ground. UN News app users follow live here.
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<p><a href="https://www.globalissues.org/news/2025/03/17/39352">LIVE NOW: Security Council meets on Gaza crisis, UN relief chief calls for urgent renewal of ceasefire</a>, <cite>Inter Press Service</cite>, Monday, March 17, 2025 (posted by Global Issues)</p>… to produce this:
LIVE NOW: Security Council meets on Gaza crisis, UN relief chief calls for urgent renewal of ceasefire , Inter Press Service , Monday, March 17, 2025 (posted by Global Issues)
