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But the UN says the amount of aid coming in still remains far below what is required to relieve the risk of famine.

Palestinians have been pushed towards famine after an 11-week blockade on aid.

The assault came as Ukraine and Russia prepared to conduct the third and final day of a prisoner swap.

Only one of her children - critically injured - survived the reported Israeli airstrike.

There should be 1000 prisoners released on each side over three days.

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv, with drones and missiles, triggering fires, strewing debris in districts throughout the city and injuring at least eight people, the city's mayor said.

Twenty children have died from malnutrition in Gaza in the last few days, Save the Children say. Audio

At least three children and two adults were killed in the attack, the Pakistan army says.

Analysis - Most observers believe there will be no peace unless America exerts maximum leverage.

The joint statement said food, medicines and essential supplies were exhausted and the population faced starvation.

Analysis: In the end, it's the Kremlin's plan playing out, and there appears to be little the White House will do.

It also warned that Gaza was not "for sale" hours after US President Donald Trump again floated taking over the territory and turning it into "a freedom zone".

No humanitarian assistance has been delivered to Gaza since 2 March, and a global hunger monitor has warned that half a million people face starvation.

Israel proposed last week that private companies would take over handing out aid in Gaza's south.