Israel’s war on Gaza updates: US vetoes ceasefire as north Gaza starves

Chaos and crowds of starving Palestinians in the north led to the decision, WFP says, as Israel continues to block aid.

A Palestinian child tries to pick up spilled flour during aid distribution in north Gaza. [Screengrab/Al Jazeera]
A Palestinian child tries to pick up spilled flour during aid distribution in north Gaza [Screengrab/Al Jazeera]
By Ali Harb and Brian Osgood
Published On 20 Feb 2024
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  • The US envoy to the UN has used the third veto in the UN Security Council to kill Algeria’s ceasefire resolution, saying it would harm truce negotiations between Israel and Hamas.