Jerusalem, March 17, 2026 (AFP) - Israel says will end Gaza-bound UNICEF aid shipments from Egypt due to 'smuggling'

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2026-03-17

Israel said it would halt UN children's fund shipments to Gaza originating from Egypt after it said it foiled an attempt at tobacco and nicotine smuggling in UNICEF-coordinated shipments Tuesday. Israel "informed the head of UNICEF of the suspension of aid shipments to the Gaza Strip originating from Egypt and coordinated by the agency, following the thwarting of an attempted smuggling of tobacco and nicotine products detected today (Tuesday) at......

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