Good morning, Middle East Eye readers,
Here are the latest updates from the Israeli war on Gaza, now in its 539th day:
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Gaza under fire: Israeli air strikes pounded Gaza overnight with one attack flattening a home in Gaza City—killing at least eight, mostly women and children.
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Diplomatic moves: The UK and France demand an urgent UN Security Council meeting Friday to address Gaza’s "humanitarian crisis and aid worker safety."
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US hits Yemen again: American fighter jets blasted over 40 Houthi targets overnight, wounding at least seven, as Washington escalates its campaign in the region.
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Aid blocked at scale: A shocking UN report reveals Israel obstructed 82 percent of Gaza aid convoys last week (March 18–24), strangling relief efforts.
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US cracks down on activists: Trump’s administration detained Alireza Doroudi, an Iranian student at the University of Alabama, and revoked his visa—the latest move silencing pro-Palestine voices on campuses.