Fears Iran’s attack on Israel has shifted focus from Gaza aid effort | First Thing

About 27 children have died of hunger and malnutrition, raising concerns many more will suffer lifelong effects. Plus, dozens of potential Trump trial jurors excused

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Iran's attack on Israel tested the country's air defences, but has for now repaired Tel Aviv's fractured relationship with Washington - pushing the war and tightening famine in Gaza out of the headlines and down the diplomatic agenda.

What's the latest on famine in Gaza? The UN World Food Programme says malnutrition is spreading at record pace among children. More than 90% of young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women are subsisting on two or fewer food groups - mainly bread - with no access to fruit, vegetables, milk or proteins.

Compounding the problem: Gaza's healthcare system has collapsed, making malnutrition alleviation nearly impossible.

What is Israel's position on retaliation against Iran? On Monday, the Israel Defense Forces chief of staff said the launch of so many missiles, cruise missiles and drones" will be met with a response." The IDF interprets the use of ballistic missiles as an escalatory factor by Iran.