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UN makes $613m appeal for Gaza (AFP)

 
AFP - The United Nations will launch a 613 million dollar appeal to meet the "massive" needs of those hit by Israel's 22-day war in Gaza, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said Thursday. (link)

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