26 May 2021

US pledging support in rebuild of Gaza

From First Up, 5:44 am on 26 May 2021

Let's head to the Middle East now - where the US has pledged support for the rebuild of Gaza - almost a week after the ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant groups came into force. More than 250 people were killed in the 11 days of fighting. Secretary of State Antony Blinkin, says contributing to a rebuild would help solidify the truce and prevent a return to violence. For the latest from the area Nthan Rarere spoke with our correspondent Kamahl Santamaria.