Israeli military operations are blocking, denying or impeding lifesaving aid requests in Gaza on Thursday as the war there and in Lebanon continues to kill, injure and displace civilians. Stay tuned for live updates from the field and at UN Headquarters in New York, where in an interview with UN News, UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said he would be reaching out to President-elect Trump, arguing the agency has a “positive and important role to play.” App users can follow updates here.

Source: news.un.org