Israel’s Obstruction of Gaza Aid Draws Global Condemnation as Starvation Deepens

More than 100 international aid organisations have accused Israel of blocking life-saving humanitarian supplies from entering Gaza, warning that Israel’s obstruction of Gaza aid is worsening famine and leaving Palestinians without access to food, water, medicine, and shelter. In a joint statement released on Thursday, the groups described the situation as the “weaponisation of aid” …

Airdrops Continue, UNRWA Considers it ‘Expensive, Ineffective’

Airdrops of humanitarian aid over Gaza are continuing, despite strong criticism from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In a post shared on the platform X (formerly Twitter), UNRWA called the practice “very expensive and ineffective,” pointing to the limited impact of the aid deliveries and …

Israeli Attacks Kill At Least 14 Palestinians, Including Nine Aid Seekers, in Ongoing Gaza Assault

Israeli attacks have killed at least 14 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip since dawn today, deepening the humanitarian crisis and spreading fear among displaced families. Among the dead are nine civilians who were simply trying to access food aid, underscoring the growing toll on non-combatants amid Israel’s intensified campaign. Health officials reported that 11 people …

Israeli Families Accuse Netanyahu of Betraying Captives

Israeli families of captives held in Gaza have condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest military move, calling it a direct act of betrayal. In a strongly worded statement, they criticized the Israeli cabinet’s decision to pursue further occupation of Gaza City, saying it effectively abandons the hostages still held in the enclave. “Last night’s cabinet …

Gaza Death Toll Rises to Nine Amid Ongoing Israeli Attacks Despite Claimed ‘Tactical Pauses’

GAZA: At least nine Palestinians have been killed since dawn in a new wave of Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, medical sources confirmed early Wednesday. The deaths come despite Israeli claims of implementing “tactical pauses” in the fighting to facilitate the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian aid. Gaza’s health infrastructure, already near collapse, continues to …

Gaza’s Starving Children Suffer Irreversible Harm

Despite ongoing international efforts to deliver humanitarian aid, medical experts warn that for many of Gaza’s starving children, the damage may already be irreversible. Chronic hunger has affected thousands of infants and young children across the besieged strip, and even those who survive may suffer long-term developmental and cognitive impairments. According to pediatric specialists working …

MSF Slams Gaza Airdrops as ‘Futile’ and ‘Cynical’ Amid Ongoing Crisis

In a strongly worded statement, the medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), or Doctors Without Borders, has sharply criticised the use of airdrops to deliver humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip. As the humanitarian crisis continues to spiral out of control, MSF condemned the method as inefficient, performative, and potentially dangerous. The criticism …

122 Dead from Starvation in Gaza as Israeli Blockade Prevents Aid, Says Health Ministry

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are sounding the alarm as starvation deaths rise under Israel’s continued blockade. The Gaza Health Ministry announced on Friday that nine more people, including infants, have died from malnutrition within the last 24 hours. This raises the total number of such deaths to 122 since the war began in October …

More than 650,000 Children in Gaza Out of School, Says UNICEF

The war in Gaza has left more than 650,000 children out of school, as Israeli attacks continue to devastate the region. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), schools across the besieged territory have remained closed since October 2023, when airstrikes forced families to flee and seek shelter in educational facilities. Many of these …

Gaza Civil Defence Says Israeli Forces Kill 44 People Waiting for Aid

Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that at least 44 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured on Sunday after Israeli forces opened fire on a crowd of civilians waiting to receive humanitarian aid near Gaza City. The incident occurred in the northern part of the besieged enclave, where food and medical supplies remain desperately scarce. Mahmud …

Israeli Strike on Catholic Church in Gaza Triggers Global Condemnation

On Thursday morning, an Israeli shell struck the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, killing three people and injuring several others. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem confirmed the attack and condemned the shelling, stating that the victims were among Gaza’s small Christian population, many of whom had taken refuge inside the church compound since the …

Gaza Hospitals Crumble Under Pressure as Malnutrition Crisis Deepens

Gaza’s humanitarian emergency has escalated into a full-blown malnutrition crisis, with hospitals buckling under the weight of starving patients and a health system on the brink of collapse. As Israel’s months-long blockade continues to restrict food and medical supplies, thousands of Palestinians are suffering the devastating consequences of hunger and war. Hospitals Struggle to Treat …

Israeli Attacks Kill 18 Palestinians in Gaza; Settlers Kill Dozens of Sheep in West Bank

At least 18 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn, according to medical sources in the besieged enclave. Hospital officials told Al Jazeera that the strikes targeted various residential areas, including neighborhoods previously designated as “safe zones” by Israeli forces. The deadliest of today’s assaults occurred in the al-Mawasi …

Ben-Gvir Urges Netanyahu to Halt Ceasefire Talks with Hamas

Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding an immediate end to ceasefire negotiations with Hamas. In a public statement released on Friday, Ben-Gvir urged Netanyahu to “come to his senses” and withdraw from any dialogue with what he labeled as “terrorists.” “It is not …

Israeli Attacks Kill Over 90 in Gaza in 24 Hours, Including Aid Seekers and Churchgoers

GAZA CITY: Over 90 Palestinians were killed in the last 24 hours during Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, according to local health authorities. The escalating violence included airstrikes that hit civilian areas, including a Catholic church compound where at least three people were killed and ten others wounded. The ongoing war, now in its tenth …

European Missile Group MBDA Linked to Bombs Used in Gaza, Investigation Finds

A major European arms manufacturer, MBDA, has come under scrutiny following a joint journalistic investigation revealing that the company has supplied key parts for bombs allegedly used by Israel in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Palestinian civilians. The report, compiled by The Guardian (UK), Follow the Money (Netherlands), and French non-profit Disclose, …

At Least 37 Palestinians Killed Across Gaza Since Dawn

At least 37 Palestinians have been killed across Gaza since dawn on Thursday, according to medical sources reporting to Al Jazeera Arabic. The most devastating incident occurred in Khan Younis, where 20 people lost their lives while seeking food aid at a distribution point run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). These individuals were among …

Netanyahu’s Coalition Wobbles as Ultra-Orthodox Party Quits Over Draft Bill

In a dramatic shake-up for Israeli politics, the United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party has quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition. The party’s two factions, including Degel HaTorah, say they can no longer support the government after repeated violations of promises concerning military draft exemptions for yeshiva (Jewish seminary) students. “After the government repeatedly violated …

Desperation Grows in Gaza as Limited Aid and Disease Threaten Survival

RAFAH – Palestinians in Gaza are risking their lives for a bag of flour. The only consistent distribution from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) includes small amounts of flour, rice, cooking oil, and a few other food items—barely enough to support an average family. But even that limited help comes at a deadly price. Each …

More Killed in Israeli Strikes as ‘Humanitarian City’ Plan Sparks Outrage

GAZA – The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate as Israeli air strikes killed two Palestinian women in the al-Mawasi area of southern Gaza on Sunday. The victims were sheltering in what was officially designated by the Israeli army as a “safe zone.” The strike targeted a tent camp for displaced families, many of …

Israeli Airstrikes Kill 28 in Gaza, Including Four Children, as Fighting Intensifies

DEIR AL-BALAH, GAZA STRIP — At least 28 Palestinians, including four children and two women, were killed in a new wave of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to hospital officials. The strikes began late Friday and continued into Saturday, intensifying an already devastating campaign that has now killed over 57,000 people since last …

UN: Nearly 800 Killed Seeking Food Aid in Gaza Since May

Nearly 800 Palestinians have been killed while trying to access food aid in Gaza since late May, according to a UN report released Friday. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) confirmed that 798 civilians have died amid growing desperation, with 615 killed near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites and 183 along aid …

Missile Fired from Yemen Intercepted by Israeli Forces Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The Israeli army said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Wednesday. The missile triggered air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and nearby cities. The sound of explosions alarmed residents. Many rushed to bomb shelters in panic. This missile launch came days after Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s Hodeidah port. Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed earlier …

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