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Humanitarians prepare surge in aid for Gaza as Israel approves cease-fire

International aid agencies expressed relief over a cease-fire but cautioned it must lead to a more lasting peace agreement.

A new study estimates 3% of Gaza's population died of violence.
A new study estimates 3% of Gaza's population died of violence. (Emad El Byed/Unsplash)

U.N. agencies and international aid organizations say they are ready to dramatically step up their help for people living in Gaza as soon as the cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas takes effect.

They also are urging the Israeli authorities to remove barriers to aid deliveries so that all Palestinians can receive desperately needed supplies.

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