Israel says it will allow aid into Gaza

WBUR

Published May 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM EDT

Israel says it will start allowing some aid to flow back into Gaza after a nearly three-month blockade.

We speak with Juliette Touma, communications director for UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian aid.

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This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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