It has been since this began, particularly based on the devastation that we saw at the U.N. that had provided great assistance in security before the earthquake.

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There will, of course, be room for U.N. organizations to help with humanitarian relief, medical assistance, food distribution, etc.

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"It's clear that international assistance will be required, " said Rashid Khalikov, director of the U.N.

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United Nations assistance programs in Gaza have run out of flour and several essential pharmaceuticals, the U.N.

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