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Following international pressure, Israel will allow a "basic amount" of food into Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced. This comes after a two-month blockade and just hours after Israel launched a broader ground offensive in Gaza. Israel claims the blockade, in place since March 2nd, aims to force Palestinian militants to surrender. However, the UN has warned of severe shortages of food, water, fuel, and medicine. The Gaza Health Ministry reports at least 3,193 deaths since Israel resumed attacks on May 18th, bringing the total Palestinian death toll to 53,339.
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