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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 'more food, more water, more medicine' needed in Gaza during a press conference in Tel Aviv. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel to allow "the UN to carry out an assessment mission" in northern Gaza "to determine "what needs to be done to allow displaced Palestinians to return safely to the north" during a press conference in Tel Aviv. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Israel to create safe zones for Palestinian civilians in Gaza before it resumes "major military operations" in the Hamas-ruled territory. Speaking to reporters in Tel Aviv, he said Israel "must put in place humanitarian civilian protection plans that minimise further casualties of innocent Palestinians", "including by clearly and precisely designating areas and places in southern and central Gaza, where they can be safe and out of the line of fire". SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he had discussed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu potential "humanitarian pauses" in the war in Gaza. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Israel as war against Hamas rages. Prior to his departure, Blinken said he would seek "concrete steps" from Israel to ensure that harm to Palestinian civilians is reduced. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.