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we will speak to a representative from the world food programme, who recently returned from gaza.kraine has come under drone and missile attacks from russia — as the eu s chief diplomat, josep borrell, visits kyiv. we have teams with reports from the us about the opioid crisis. we look at some of the beautiful images from the �*wildlife photographer of the year�* competition — and talk to the organisers. sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here's chetan. hello from the bbc sport centre. hello i'm chetan pathak with your latest sports news — we start at afcon — the 34th edition of the africa cup of nations has reached the semi—final stage with both matches on wednesday. the hosts ivory coast play the democratic republic of congo — but before that it's the other heavyweights nigeria... who play south africa. and they've been given a massive boost with striker victor osimhen declared fit to play who had been a doubt with an abdominal problem. it's a rematch of the 2000 afcon semi—final which nigeria won and was the last time south africa reached the last four. t
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let's speak to matthew hollingworth, a representative from the world food programme.ramme. just explain for us in a little more detail i've taken a decision to pause food deliveries to the north. . ~ decision to pause food deliveries to the north. ., ~ ,, , decision to pause food deliveries to the north. . ~' ,, , ., decision to pause food deliveries to the north. ., ~ ,, , ., ., the north. thank you. first of all it is not a _ the north. thank you. first of all it is not a permanent _ the north. thank you. first of alll it is not a permanent suspension, this temporary and we need to fix a couple of problems that we were facing and have faced this week in the two convoys we did get to gaza city. two convoys came up with two concerns, first of all and most importantly where we did get into gaza city, unfortunately people came under fire as they were receiving assistance. you do not really ever imagine people could be so desperate, so hungry and so fearful of their own family's health that they are willing to run into machine—gun fire food assistance but thatis machine—
let's speak to matthew hollingworth, a representative from the world food programme.ramme. just explain for us in a little more detail i've taken a decision to pause food deliveries to the north. . ~ decision to pause food deliveries to the north. ., ~ ,, , decision to pause food deliveries to the north. . ~' ,, , ., decision to pause food deliveries to the north. ., ~ ,, , ., ., the north. thank you. first of all it is not a _ the north. thank you. first of all it is not a permanent _ the...
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the world food programme organised an aid convoy we facilitated into northern gaza three days ago.e aid reach people in gaza and make sure hamas cannot hijack it. unfortunately our intelligence indicates that hamas has been stealing up to 60% of the aid in the gaza strip because it is clear that it facilitates and wants to prioritise its own fighters and militants over the civilians in gaza, who for 16 years have been suffering under the oppressive terrorist regime of hamas. so we have an obligation to make sure terrorist organisations do not hijack the aid the international community is sending. and therefore we are glad to be able to facilitate as much aid as possible. there are now 15 bakeries in gaza, up from ten just one week ago, producing bread in gaza and they are baking two million loaves of bread every day inside the gaza strip. and it's important that aid reaches the people who need it and go through the agencies that have experience doing disaster relief in emergency zones. police have been searching the river thames for a man suspected of throwing a corrosive substance
the world food programme organised an aid convoy we facilitated into northern gaza three days ago.e aid reach people in gaza and make sure hamas cannot hijack it. unfortunately our intelligence indicates that hamas has been stealing up to 60% of the aid in the gaza strip because it is clear that it facilitates and wants to prioritise its own fighters and militants over the civilians in gaza, who for 16 years have been suffering under the oppressive terrorist regime of hamas. so we have an...
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obviously, the world food programme, the different un organisations, what they are saying about security humanitarian organisations, not only the un ones but organisations like world central kitchen. we used to be delivering the food in a safe way to the different warehouses, the different kitchens, to the different schools, hospitals, the temporary refugee camps, because the need is so huge. for example, when we are trying to go to the north, you will have roadblocks in the middle of the streets, where hundreds if not thousands of people will try to get the food that we are trying to deliver to places that there is even more need. the situation is as bad as everybody is describing, especially anything that is north of khan younis. gaza city, all these areas are in desperate need of food and water and medical aid right now. have you managed to get any of your supplies into northern gaza recently? i saw you've been doing air drops, for example? well, yes. world central kitchen, at the moment, we have 61 kitchens, we have five warehouses, we have been able to put inside over 1,100 trucks,
obviously, the world food programme, the different un organisations, what they are saying about security humanitarian organisations, not only the un ones but organisations like world central kitchen. we used to be delivering the food in a safe way to the different warehouses, the different kitchens, to the different schools, hospitals, the temporary refugee camps, because the need is so huge. for example, when we are trying to go to the north, you will have roadblocks in the middle of the...
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but and the world food programme is bringing in food. but they are so many obstacles.ifficult to work and there are many, many bureaucratic instructions put in our way. there is limitations on the trucks, limitations on our movement and there are limitations at every step of the way that make it a very, very difficult humanitarian organisations to work, making it difficult for us to reach and take care of children, who are in dire need. ., , care of children, who are in dire need. . , ., ., . need. hamish young, from unicef in rafah, thank— need. hamish young, from unicef in rafah, thank you _ need. hamish young, from unicef in rafah, thank you very _ need. hamish young, from unicef in rafah, thank you very much. - and you can watch and follow the story on the bbc news website or bbc news app. 0ur live page will keep you updated with the latest developments as they happen — bbc.com/news or the bbc news app. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. let's look at some other stories making news here in the uk. executives at water companies could lose their bo
but and the world food programme is bringing in food. but they are so many obstacles.ifficult to work and there are many, many bureaucratic instructions put in our way. there is limitations on the trucks, limitations on our movement and there are limitations at every step of the way that make it a very, very difficult humanitarian organisations to work, making it difficult for us to reach and take care of children, who are in dire need. ., , care of children, who are in dire need. . , ., ., ....
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federation, the un secretary—general, the un general assembly president, unicef, the world food programmeion, save the children and medecins sans frontieres, oxfam, action aid, international rescue committee, action against hunger, care international, medicalaid action against hunger, care international, medical aid for palestinians, the council for arab— british understanding, in islamic relief, christian aid, war on want, the carter centre, war child, unite the carter centre, war child, unite the union, unison, the kings centre, world vision, wateraid, tearfund, street child, star network, please direct, and scores and scores more of churches, ngos, charities and individuals who have seen israel completely abandon international humanitarian law by imposing their collective punishment on a defenceless civilian population. a civilian population in whichjust 16 weeks an estimated 18,000 palestinian children have been left without a single living relative. will be... the only way we can ensure a permanent end to the cycle of violence is by facilitating a palestinian state alongside israel.
federation, the un secretary—general, the un general assembly president, unicef, the world food programmeion, save the children and medecins sans frontieres, oxfam, action aid, international rescue committee, action against hunger, care international, medicalaid action against hunger, care international, medical aid for palestinians, the council for arab— british understanding, in islamic relief, christian aid, war on want, the carter centre, war child, unite the carter centre, war child,...
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just a pointer because he on the programme in about 15—20 minutes we are going to talk to the world foods we were hearing about there. we will have that interview coming up on the programme as i say in about 15—20 minutes. around the world and across the uk, you are watching bbc news. let's take a look at a couple of other stories making the headlines today because thousands ofjunior doctors across wales have begun every day strike in their latest action in a pay dispute. the strike means thousands of appointments and operations have been cancelled. it is the second walk—out since january by doctors, who say they've effectively lost about a third of their pay in the last 15 years. the doctors' union, the bma, says the welsh government's offer of a five % increase is the worst in the uk. actor ewen macintosh, best known for playing keith in the classic british comedy the office, has died at the age of 50. the series co—creator ricky gervais has paid tribute to macintosh, writing on social media —that he was "an absolute original." the government is implementing one of the key recommendati
just a pointer because he on the programme in about 15—20 minutes we are going to talk to the world foods we were hearing about there. we will have that interview coming up on the programme as i say in about 15—20 minutes. around the world and across the uk, you are watching bbc news. let's take a look at a couple of other stories making the headlines today because thousands ofjunior doctors across wales have begun every day strike in their latest action in a pay dispute. the strike means...
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there are signs of famine now, the world food programme seeing people who are beginning to die from hunger the spy chiefs there is a sign of seriousness, but also may be they can cut a deal that so far diplomats, officials, politicians haven't been able to. during the first month of the war between hamas and israel, northern gaza was under heavy israeli bombardment. paramedics from the international red cross and red crescent society, many of whom are volunteers, are the first to respond to calls on gaza's emergency number, 101. local filmmaker feras al—ajarmi documented their lives and work over several weeks — here's his special report, produced by bbc arabic. in response to that report, the israel defense forces said: "any claim that we intentionally target "red crescent or medical workers "is baseless and untrue. "we act in accordance with international law and take "feasible precautions to mitigate civilian harm in our "operations". and if you're in the uk you can watch gaza 101: emergency rescue — the full film by bbc arabic. it's available to watch now on bbc iplayer, online and on
there are signs of famine now, the world food programme seeing people who are beginning to die from hunger the spy chiefs there is a sign of seriousness, but also may be they can cut a deal that so far diplomats, officials, politicians haven't been able to. during the first month of the war between hamas and israel, northern gaza was under heavy israeli bombardment. paramedics from the international red cross and red crescent society, many of whom are volunteers, are the first to respond to...
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the world food programme told us that four out of its last five deliveries to northern gaza were blockedel. this shouldn't be a logistics crisis, it shouldn't be a logistic problem. we are in the mediterranean, there is enough food around this region to feed 2.4 million people and prevent a famine in the gaza strip. the issue is access, the issue is being able to get that food to people. israel says it needs to control aid to prevent food and fuel reaching hamas. for some israeli protestors that is not enough. they have been blocking border crossing points to try to force hamas to hand over israeli hostages. even with talk of a hostage deal, protestors are demanding a siege. aid is a lifeline for gaza, but here they say it's a lifeline for hamas. three miles from the israeli border, european planes air drop supplies to thejordanian hospital in gaza city. solutions here are getting more extreme. military planes over gaza point to its devastation. even when they are carrying aid in place of bombs. lucy williamson, bbc news, jerusalem. sir mark lowcock who is a former un under—secretary—gen
the world food programme told us that four out of its last five deliveries to northern gaza were blockedel. this shouldn't be a logistics crisis, it shouldn't be a logistic problem. we are in the mediterranean, there is enough food around this region to feed 2.4 million people and prevent a famine in the gaza strip. the issue is access, the issue is being able to get that food to people. israel says it needs to control aid to prevent food and fuel reaching hamas. for some israeli protestors...
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food programme says people are beginning to die from hunger to having the spy chiefs there is a signso maybe making a deal that so far diplomats and politicians have not been able to. how much do you think the events in rafah, the prospect of a possible ground invasion from the israeli troops, is being discussed in part as a negotiation tactic while these talks are going on, or how much is it realistically a prospect that they will go into rafah? we it realistically a prospect that they will go into rafah? we can only 'udue from they will go into rafah? we can only judge from what _ they will go into rafah? we can only judge from what the _ they will go into rafah? we can only judge from what the israelis - judge from what the israelis are saying and what they have done in the last five months and every time we thought something was too much, they would not do it, they did, so far it seems that i the stakes are something they are willing to do, just like her rusted on the october seven attack. so for this to be happening in cairo it's very important, this is criticalfor the egyptians
food programme says people are beginning to die from hunger to having the spy chiefs there is a signso maybe making a deal that so far diplomats and politicians have not been able to. how much do you think the events in rafah, the prospect of a possible ground invasion from the israeli troops, is being discussed in part as a negotiation tactic while these talks are going on, or how much is it realistically a prospect that they will go into rafah? we it realistically a prospect that they will go...
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the world food programme said it will pause aid deliveries to northern gaza until conditions allow forbution. the agency says its crews have faced crowds, gunfire and looting. the un has been warning of looming famine in the north since december. and in the south, more than 30 patients, including children, have been evacuated, from gaza's nasser hospital. the hospital stopped functioning last week after an israeli raid, which israel described as a �*precise and limited' operation. the world health organization says the hospital has no electricity or running water, and conditions inside are ripe for the spread of disease. our diplomatic correspondent, paul adams, reports. one patient in a wheelchair. one patient on a stretcher can be set in the ambulance. in the darkness of nasser hospital, a rescue under way. for 14 patients, some of them elderly, a chance to escape a hospital on its knees. the war is nearby. this was not a simple operation. we don't see them here, but israeli soldiers control the hospital. the mission had to be carefully coordinated. the hospital is filthy, large part
the world food programme said it will pause aid deliveries to northern gaza until conditions allow forbution. the agency says its crews have faced crowds, gunfire and looting. the un has been warning of looming famine in the north since december. and in the south, more than 30 patients, including children, have been evacuated, from gaza's nasser hospital. the hospital stopped functioning last week after an israeli raid, which israel described as a �*precise and limited' operation. the world...
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but recently, in the past few days, the world food programme has said it can no longer send convoys inton gaza because it's too violent. it's complete chaos on the ground. so that's why airdrops like the one we were on last night are so important. they're a tiny fraction of the need for northern gaza, and gaza as a whole. and it's worth remembering, too, that for many months now, the un has been warning if more aid doesn't get into gaza and it is tightly controlled by israel, then there's a risk of famine in northern gaza. just a few weeks ago, the british foreign secretary david cameron, was visiting the region. he was asking for israel to get 500 trucks crossing into gaza every single day. before the war, that was the level. before the catastrophe, that was the level. so that's still not even enough. it's averaging about just over 100 a day. but ijust checked the numbers before i came on air. there's some days where only four trucks make it, only two trucks make it. and remember those circumstances that i describe for people, not only are they hungry, not only are they terrified, not o
but recently, in the past few days, the world food programme has said it can no longer send convoys inton gaza because it's too violent. it's complete chaos on the ground. so that's why airdrops like the one we were on last night are so important. they're a tiny fraction of the need for northern gaza, and gaza as a whole. and it's worth remembering, too, that for many months now, the un has been warning if more aid doesn't get into gaza and it is tightly controlled by israel, then there's a...
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gaza residents face intensifying hunger. the world food programme suspend their operations in the northbecause the new manchester united co—owner saw because the new manchester united co—owner sanim ratcliffe has told the bbc it is his boyhood dream to be involved with united. he said it is the greatest challenge to
gaza residents face intensifying hunger. the world food programme suspend their operations in the northbecause the new manchester united co—owner saw because the new manchester united co—owner sanim ratcliffe has told the bbc it is his boyhood dream to be involved with united. he said it is the greatest challenge to
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the un's world food programme is now warning of "imminent" famine in northern gaza, where it says — no month. meanwhile, at least 1.7 million palestinians have been displaced since october. let's take stock of the military maneuvres that led to this point. the israeli defense forces began ground operations into northern gaza on october 27th. a few days later — israeli troops cut a path across the middle of the territory — just to the south of gaza city. during a temporary ceasefire in october, bulldozers created routes for tanks and troops. having cut gaza in two, the idf pushed further into gaza city, where they faced stiff resistance from hamas. the bbc has been following the daily lives of three gaza citizens — from the north to the south, where civilians have been crowding into the city of rafah. our special correspondent fergal keane has their stories. 0n the ia3rd night of the war, eight people were reported killed here. among them, a seven—year—old girl. in an area hosting five times its normal population, israel hunts for the hamas attackers who killed and kidnapped its citizen
the un's world food programme is now warning of "imminent" famine in northern gaza, where it says — no month. meanwhile, at least 1.7 million palestinians have been displaced since october. let's take stock of the military maneuvres that led to this point. the israeli defense forces began ground operations into northern gaza on october 27th. a few days later — israeli troops cut a path across the middle of the territory — just to the south of gaza city. during a temporary...
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the world food programme says it had to pause life—saving food deliveries to northern gaza because itaos and violence during distribution is going to be extremely difficult.— going to be extremely difficult. ., ., , ., difficult. northern gaza is, to a lane difficult. northern gaza is, to a large degree. _ difficult. northern gaza is, to a large degree, obliterated . difficult. northern gaza is, to l a large degree, obliterated and there are pockets of palestinian civilians who remained there in dire need of aid. but the israeli army still has positions there and the idf is not necessarily sure, perhaps in the fog of war and perhaps in the fog of war and perhaps due to poor discipline or poor communication, not necessarily sure if a convoy contains hamas fighters, still intact battalions in the south or whether it contains aid workers. of course, the icj has ordered israel to facilitate humanitarian convoys to the maximum degree possible and even israel's close allies and partners will be pressuring israel to make that happen and pointing out in private and increasingly in public that
the world food programme says it had to pause life—saving food deliveries to northern gaza because itaos and violence during distribution is going to be extremely difficult.— going to be extremely difficult. ., ., , ., difficult. northern gaza is, to a lane difficult. northern gaza is, to a large degree. _ difficult. northern gaza is, to a large degree, obliterated . difficult. northern gaza is, to l a large degree, obliterated and there are pockets of palestinian civilians who remained...
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the world food programme said it will pause aid deliveries to northern gaza until conditions allow forstribution. the agency says its crews have faced crowds, gunfire and looting. the un has been warning of looming famine in the north since december. and in the south, more than 30 patients, including children have been evacuated, from gaza's nasser hospital. the hospital stopped functioning last week after an israeli raid — which israel described as a �*precise and limited' operation. the world health organization says the hospital has no electricity or running water, and conditions inside are ripe for the spread of disease. 0ur diplomatic correspondent paul adams reports. you had in has conducted two evacuation missions to the nasa hospital and khan younis removing 30 of the most seriously ill and most vulnerable patients, the un. went to nasa hospital were clearly shocked at what they saw, they had to go in with head torches, the corridors were dark, the place was filthy, they found the staff there utterly exhausted and clearly they were determined to get as many people out as they c
the world food programme said it will pause aid deliveries to northern gaza until conditions allow forstribution. the agency says its crews have faced crowds, gunfire and looting. the un has been warning of looming famine in the north since december. and in the south, more than 30 patients, including children have been evacuated, from gaza's nasser hospital. the hospital stopped functioning last week after an israeli raid — which israel described as a �*precise and limited' operation. the...
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the world food programme reports that 18 million people across the country face acute hunger.llion people now face emergency levels of hunger. security threats and roadblocks have made the work of humanitarian agencies nearly impossible. the un is appealing for $4.1 billion to fund humanitarian operations in sudan, and help neighbouring countries hosting refugees. here's the high commissioner for refugees speaking from sudan this week. it is important to reiterate our call, especially to the military leaders here in sudan. they have to go back to peace talks. they have to go back to a meaningful piece track. at least with a ceasefire so that people can go back to their homes, the millions of those that have been displaced. and then,in that have been displaced. and then, in the meantime, while this complex political exercise goes on, it is crucial to provide basic assistance to all those affected stop to refugees, too displaced, to those hosting them that often have very few resources, and to work with the local authorities, with the federal authorities, with the federal author
the world food programme reports that 18 million people across the country face acute hunger.llion people now face emergency levels of hunger. security threats and roadblocks have made the work of humanitarian agencies nearly impossible. the un is appealing for $4.1 billion to fund humanitarian operations in sudan, and help neighbouring countries hosting refugees. here's the high commissioner for refugees speaking from sudan this week. it is important to reiterate our call, especially to the...
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the world food programme 24 hours ago told us of the horrendous situation on the ground in northern gaza our correspondence who was on one of the slights. it is a flight not for the faint—hearted. 17,000 feet, directly above gaza. the royaljordanian air force get their oxygen ready before the cargo doors open. their payload is vital aid, desperately needed in the drop zone below, northern gaza. some last—minute adjustments to the parachutes and gps trackers, which will deliver it to a tiny, clear patch of land. supplies for a jordanian— run hospital. that is the field hospital there. the aid will be dropped there. very precise. they have done this mission a dozen times. but for the first time, it is british aid that is being launched into the strip. inside these pallets, fuel, medical supplies and ration packs, all paid for by the uk. a last two tonnes of british aid, on its way, airdropped in to northern gaza. the area below me has been called a wasteland. there are still 300,000 palestinians remaining there. the un says that the situation is too dangerous on the ground, and that it can
the world food programme 24 hours ago told us of the horrendous situation on the ground in northern gaza our correspondence who was on one of the slights. it is a flight not for the faint—hearted. 17,000 feet, directly above gaza. the royaljordanian air force get their oxygen ready before the cargo doors open. their payload is vital aid, desperately needed in the drop zone below, northern gaza. some last—minute adjustments to the parachutes and gps trackers, which will deliver it to a tiny,...
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meanwhile the world food programme estimates nearly five million people across sudan now face emergency intense it has only been able to deliver vital aid to 10% of those in need, in areas embroiled in the conflict. unicef spokesperson, james elder has just returned from darfur in sudan, he's speaking to us from adre in neighbouring chad. thank you for being with us. tell me what you seen on your travels. it’s what you seen on your travels. it�*s mind—boggling, just the sheer amount of malnutrition, the type that kills a child. you are in camps with people who have lost everything, as a woman said to me it's been stolen, looted or simply burn. they have nothing left so you have just malnourished children almost everywhere. that includes chad. in chad people come here, half a million people to communities already with nothing. and i meet with nothing. those communicating two communities are quite incredible how they open their doors but people just don't have the resources to survive. the same thing in chad were people are still unsure about their security time after time you hear a stor
meanwhile the world food programme estimates nearly five million people across sudan now face emergency intense it has only been able to deliver vital aid to 10% of those in need, in areas embroiled in the conflict. unicef spokesperson, james elder has just returned from darfur in sudan, he's speaking to us from adre in neighbouring chad. thank you for being with us. tell me what you seen on your travels. it’s what you seen on your travels. it�*s mind—boggling, just the sheer amount of...
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there are multiple agencies, including the world food programme warning that up to half 1 million people could start. do you have any indication that situation has gotten better since or a visit there in december? >> it has not gotten better. i say that based on conversations as recently as yesterday with the heads of major international non government organizations that are working to get more assistance to people in desperate need in gaza. the situation remains totally dysfunctional. these are organizations, chris, that have operated worldwide for decades. they say they have never seen a worse situation with respect to deconfliction, a fancy word for making sure that those who are delivering aid can do it without getting killed, without a bomb falling on their head. that situation remains broken right now. you also have these big backups of trucks, with a very cumbersome and quite random inspection process at a number of these really checkpoints. we went to a warehouse, senator berkeley and i, that was filled with rejected item. they included things like maternity kits to help deliver
there are multiple agencies, including the world food programme warning that up to half 1 million people could start. do you have any indication that situation has gotten better since or a visit there in december? >> it has not gotten better. i say that based on conversations as recently as yesterday with the heads of major international non government organizations that are working to get more assistance to people in desperate need in gaza. the situation remains totally dysfunctional....
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gaza residents face intensifying hunger. the world food programme suspend their operations in the north of the territory. and an exclusive interview with the new manchester united co—ownerjim ratcliffe said he wants to build a new national stadium in the north of england. let's turn to that breaking story because the new manchester united co—owner saw because the new manchester united co—owner sanim ratcliffe has told the bbc it is his boyhood dream to be involved with united. he said it is the greatest challenge to restore the club and his preference is to build a new stadium for the north of england. sojim ratcliffe has been speaking exclusively to our sports editor dan rowan. how does it feel to be co—owner of the cop you have supported most of your life? i suppose it is a very proud moment and i'm very honoured to be in this position where i can influence the future of manchester united. it is not something of course i would have ever contemplated in my younger years but here we are. you do have to pinch yourself really because it is sort of a boyhood dream but they never come true.
gaza residents face intensifying hunger. the world food programme suspend their operations in the north of the territory. and an exclusive interview with the new manchester united co—ownerjim ratcliffe said he wants to build a new national stadium in the north of england. let's turn to that breaking story because the new manchester united co—owner saw because the new manchester united co—owner sanim ratcliffe has told the bbc it is his boyhood dream to be involved with united. he said it...
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this comes as the world food programme says many people are dying of starvation as hunger has doubledudan over the past year due to the ongoing violence that has cut off civilians from accessing aid. nearly 18 million people across sudan are facing acute hunger, while nearly 11 million have been displaced from their homes. back in the u.s., the poor people's campaign launched a 40-week operation to catalyze the voting power of poor and -- poor people across the country. some 7000 volunteers will be tasked with mobilizing 15 million voters ahead of november's election, with the first major coordinated actions taking place outside 30 statehouses on march 2. this is bishop william barber unveiling the initiative at a press conference monday. >> for far too long, extremists have blamed for people and low which people while moderates too often have ignored or people and appealed to the so-called middle class. meanwhile, poor and low income, low-wage people have become nearly half of this country and we are today to make wondering -- one thing clear. we have the power to determine and decid
this comes as the world food programme says many people are dying of starvation as hunger has doubledudan over the past year due to the ongoing violence that has cut off civilians from accessing aid. nearly 18 million people across sudan are facing acute hunger, while nearly 11 million have been displaced from their homes. back in the u.s., the poor people's campaign launched a 40-week operation to catalyze the voting power of poor and -- poor people across the country. some 7000 volunteers...
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nermeen: the world food programme warned last week sudanese people are dying of starvation as the conflicthas cut off many people from accessing aid. this comes as 13 sudanese asylum seekers died after their boat capsized off tunisia's coast wednesday. 27 other passengers were missing as of thursday. the international organization for migration found more than 3000 people drowned in the mediterranean sea while attempting to cross to europe in 2023. and in related news, a greek court has acquitted 16 humanitarian workers who helped rescue refugees in the mediterranean in 2015 and 2016. they had been accused of espionage and other charges in what has been condemned as the criminalization of humanitarian work. but the aid workers are not in the clear yet as they still face a separate felony trial with charges including facilitating illegal immigration and money laundering. and those are some of the headlines. this is democracy now!, democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm nermeen shaikh joined by amy goodman. hi, amy. amy: hi, nermeen. welcome to all of our listeners and viewers aroun
nermeen: the world food programme warned last week sudanese people are dying of starvation as the conflicthas cut off many people from accessing aid. this comes as 13 sudanese asylum seekers died after their boat capsized off tunisia's coast wednesday. 27 other passengers were missing as of thursday. the international organization for migration found more than 3000 people drowned in the mediterranean sea while attempting to cross to europe in 2023. and in related news, a greek court has...
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food programme, that we had crossed this awful threshold from people on the verge of starvation to theids had died in gaza of starvation. and israel has absolutely the right to defend itself against the horrific hamas attacks of october 7th. by the netanyahu government doesn't have the right, under international law, to restrict access of innocent palestinians to food and water, to the point of south starvation, to the point where kids are dying. that is unacceptable. >> let me push you a little bit on this point. in the very beginning of these operations, i believe it was a defense minister from israel who said, we are turning of the food, we are turning off the water, we are turning off the electricity. so they telegraphed that they were going to stop everything and anything from flowing into gaza to civilians, clearly. he's that a change, if this is what is happening now? because this is what they telegraphed, and this is part of the reason that south africa has taken him to the icj. >> you are, right at the beginning the netanyahu government imposed absolute siege on gaza. then, af
food programme, that we had crossed this awful threshold from people on the verge of starvation to theids had died in gaza of starvation. and israel has absolutely the right to defend itself against the horrific hamas attacks of october 7th. by the netanyahu government doesn't have the right, under international law, to restrict access of innocent palestinians to food and water, to the point of south starvation, to the point where kids are dying. that is unacceptable. >> let me push you a...
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but today unicef and the world food programme said that in northern gaza, one in six children under twohe city on the egyption border. the city on the egyptian border. it was home to a quarter of a million people before the war. now more than a million displaced gazans are sheltering there. many are living in tents or makeshift shelters in squalid conditions. we now, though, do have a timescale for israels offensive. yesterday benny gantz, of mr netanyahu 5 war cabinet, warned that if israeli hostages aren t released by the start of ramadan — the 10th of march — that operation will be launched. everything now could build towards that moment. will netanyahu go ahead — and ignore the views of much of the international community. or will he blink? joining me now is senior diplomat hasam zumlot, the head of the palestinian mission to the uk. thank you forjoining us. when we spoke before you have lost members of your family in gaza city but you have been bereaved again in the south of rafah?— have been bereaved again in the south of rafah? that image of the small airl south of rafah? that im
but today unicef and the world food programme said that in northern gaza, one in six children under twohe city on the egyption border. the city on the egyptian border. it was home to a quarter of a million people before the war. now more than a million displaced gazans are sheltering there. many are living in tents or makeshift shelters in squalid conditions. we now, though, do have a timescale for israels offensive. yesterday benny gantz, of mr netanyahu 5 war cabinet, warned that if israeli...
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food programme is warning that about half 1 million palestinians are now on the brink of famine. that situation is particularly acute in northern gaza, and that's all similarly why we saw scenes like today beyond the israeli gunfire, these people are rushing these trucks because so few aid trucks have actually made it into northern gaza. people are struggling to find meals. they have been living off of grass and animal feed and whatever they can get their hands-on. so this is a desperate situation growing going only increasingly more desperate. and of course, people hoping that there can be some kind of a temporary ceasefire reached in order to get that much needed aid and relief into northern gaza. >> yeah, that's right. jeremy diamond in tel aviv. thank you so much for that. and this is happening, of course, boris is there hostage talks and lots of big worries about whether this will endanger that. >> yeah, absolutely. it's a sensitive time and that is the backdrop of this incident. we are getting new reaction from the white house on what happened in gaza earlier, president bid
food programme is warning that about half 1 million palestinians are now on the brink of famine. that situation is particularly acute in northern gaza, and that's all similarly why we saw scenes like today beyond the israeli gunfire, these people are rushing these trucks because so few aid trucks have actually made it into northern gaza. people are struggling to find meals. they have been living off of grass and animal feed and whatever they can get their hands-on. so this is a desperate...
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the icj said israel must take measures to ensure humanitarian access but last week, the world food programme aid into gaza must flow unimpeded now and that israel must comply with all measures set out by the icj now. it is with modesty that we debate gaza in this house because it is through diplomacy, not debate in westminster, that we will ultimately secure an end to this war. over the weekend in paris, there appears to have been progress so can the minister update the house on the dealfor minister update the house on the deal for involving a truce in exchange for hostages? can the minister say whether he is optimistic that it will be achieved by ramadan? we all fear the work continuing into ramadan —— the water continuing into ramadan —— the water continuing —— the war continuing. and can he be clear that the offensive on rafah must not go ahead? i understand that calling for ahead? i understand that calling for a ceasefire will not make one happen but neither were calling for a pause which confuses our shared desire to haveit which confuses our shared desire to have it stop, not restart.
the icj said israel must take measures to ensure humanitarian access but last week, the world food programme aid into gaza must flow unimpeded now and that israel must comply with all measures set out by the icj now. it is with modesty that we debate gaza in this house because it is through diplomacy, not debate in westminster, that we will ultimately secure an end to this war. over the weekend in paris, there appears to have been progress so can the minister update the house on the dealfor...
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just recently the world food programme, together with unicef, which is the u.n. organization to look after the well-being of children around the world, both these organizations by the way currently headed by americans, they -- the wfp and unicef issued an analysis recently on the deterioration of the nutrition situation in gaza. during the first 120 days of the war. here are some of the things that they concluded. in northern gaza, more than 90% of children aged 6 to 23 months and pregnant and breastfeeding womened and girls -- women and girls faced severe food poverty. the food they do have is of the lowest nutritional value. more than 90% of children aged 6 to 23 months and mored than 95% of pregnant and breast-feeding women and girls are eating two or fewer food groups. he 95% of households are limiting meals and portion sizes, 64% are only eating one meal a day. they indicated that health screenings show a rapid deterioration of the nutrition situation for children aged 6 to 23 months in northern gaza with global acute malnutrition at over 15%. who, the world
just recently the world food programme, together with unicef, which is the u.n. organization to look after the well-being of children around the world, both these organizations by the way currently headed by americans, they -- the wfp and unicef issued an analysis recently on the deterioration of the nutrition situation in gaza. during the first 120 days of the war. here are some of the things that they concluded. in northern gaza, more than 90% of children aged 6 to 23 months and pregnant and...