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LIVE: Gaza under Israel fire as ‘desperate’ Palestinians seek supplies

Palestinians ‘desperate’ for Rafah crossing to open as prolonged closures compound widespread suffering, warns the UN.

Mourners react during the funeral of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City
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Israeli strikes destroy 90% of Gaza’s fertility clinics, erasing hopes for future generations

By Tim Hume and Stephen Quillen
Published On 28 Jan 2026

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  • Palestinians are “desperate” for the Rafah crossing to reopen as a prolonged closure by Israel compounds widespread suffering, the United Nations warns.
  • Israeli forces continue with their deadly attacks in violation of the October ceasefire with Hamas with at least four Palestinians killed in the al-Sanafour area of war-battered Gaza City.