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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bel Trew and Nedal Hamdouna

North Gaza looks like Stalingrad, aid officials warn as UN says nearly all aid can’t get in

Displaced Palestinians ordered by the Israeli military to evacuate the northern part of Gaza flee - (REUTERS)

North Gaza looks like “Stalingrad” thanks to being besiged by Israeli forces, top aid officials have warned, as the United Nations reports that almost no UN assistance has been allowed into the area over the past month.

Four weeks into a devastating Israeli push on Hamas positions in the north, Israeli tanks advanced further into the town of Beit Lahiya on Friday, forcing another wave of families to flee fearing they of never being able to return.

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