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WFP says funding shortages have cut monthly assistance in Gaza from 1.6 million to 1.1 million people, leaving about 500,000 without support. Acute food insecurity affects 1.4 million people, or 67 percent of the population, while progress remains fragile.

At least seven Palestinians, including an eight-year-old girl, were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza. Gaza's Health Ministry said 1,481 had been killed and 5,254 injured since the ceasefire began, while the wider war toll reached at least 74,370 dead.

The U.S.-backed Board of Peace proposed a six-month, $2.45 billion plan covering 66 programmes to begin reconstruction and governance in Gaza. The plan estimates $71.4 billion will be needed over the next decade, while Israeli attacks have killed seven Palestinians in the latest reported toll.

Israel marked three years since Hamas's October 7 attacks, which killed 1,221 people and saw 251 hostages taken, 44 already dead. Memorials preceded October 27 elections as strikes continued despite a ceasefire; Gaza's health ministry says more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed, while research reports worsening mental-health effects.

Israeli and US media and NPR reports allege that Netanyahu and other Israeli officials received repeated warnings of a possible Hamas attack before October 7, 2023. Netanyahu denies receiving warnings, has sued over some reports, and continues to reject a state inquiry.

Israeli restrictions on commercial shipments into Gaza have entered their fifth day amid a dispute over fees and cash payments attributed to Hamas. Gaza’s Government Media Office denies the claims, while residents report sharp increases in food prices and growing fears of shortages.