Israel tank, gunfire heard as Palestinians in Gaza try to reach aid

27/05/2025 19:31 France 24

Chaos erupted on the second day of aid operations by a new US-backed group in Gaza as desperate Palestinians overwhelmed a centre distributing food on Tuesday, breaking through fences. Nearby Israeli troops fired warning shots, sending people fleeing in panic. Report by FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell.

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Russia proposes talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2 to present peace memorandum

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28/05/2025 14:43 France 24

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27/05/2025 08:41 France 24

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27/05/2025 01:34 France 24

Head of US-backed Gaza aid foundation quits as further Israeli airstrikes kill dozens

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26/05/2025 11:11 France 24

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26/05/2025 10:37 France 24

Golden solution: Europe must unlock US$300bn in Russian assets to provide Ukraine arms, air defence

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