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Israeli fire kills Gaza aid-seekers as U.S. envoy meets with hostages' families

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President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, met over the weekend with hostages' families in Israel, a week after ceasefire talks fell apart.
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News video: Gaza Latest: 10 K#lled In Israeli Fire Near Aid Sites | Starvation Deaths And Hostage Crisis Spiral

Gaza Latest: 10 K#lled In Israeli Fire Near Aid Sites | Starvation Deaths And Hostage Crisis Spiral 03:38

At least 10 Palestinians were k#lled after Israeli fire targeted civilians near two Gaza aid sites, just as hunger-related deaths surged, with seven dying in 24 hours, including a child. Witnesses say Israeli troops opened fire on crowds near the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) site...

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