UN Slams US-Backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as a ‘Failure’

GENEVA — The United Nations has sharply criticized the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), calling it a “failure” in its mission to provide aid to civilians in Gaza. The GHF, backed by both the United States and Israel, was set up to address the humanitarian disaster in the besieged enclave but is now facing mounting backlash …

Hind Rajab Foundation Lodges War Crimes Case Against Israeli Forces for Attacking Gaza Aid Ship

The Hind Rajab Foundation has formally submitted a war crimes complaint to the Metropolitan Police War Crimes Unit in the United Kingdom, alleging that the Israeli Navy violated multiple international laws during its interception of the Gaza-bound humanitarian vessel “Madleen.” The ship, flying the British flag, was reportedly carrying aid to besieged Palestinians in Gaza …

On World Day Against Child Labour, What About the Children of Gaza?

Today, June 12, the world marks World Day Against Child Labour — a day meant to raise awareness about the exploitation of children forced to work, instead of learning, playing, and simply being children. This year’s theme, “Progress is clear, but there’s more to do: let’s speed up efforts,” couldn’t be more relevant. Across continents, …

Netanyahu Survives Opposition Push as Israeli Knesset Rejects Dissolution Vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition survived a major political challenge on Thursday, as the Knesset rejected a motion to dissolve itself in a key preliminary vote. The move, backed by opposition lawmakers and some religious parties, was seen as an attempt to trigger snap elections that recent polls suggest Netanyahu would likely lose. …

Hamas Video Shows Israeli Hostages Pleading for Lives

The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, released a video Monday showing two Israeli hostages appealing for their lives. They warned that the renewed Israeli bombardment on Gaza could kill them. The video, titled “Tell Them, Ohad,” shows the captives discussing their worsening mental, physical, and security conditions. They called on fellow detainees released …

Children and Families Face Unrelenting Mental Trauma in Gaza

As the war in Gaza rages on, a silent but devastating crisis grows deeper: the mental health catastrophe gripping its people. For thousands of children and families, the relentless bombing, displacement, and loss have pushed psychological suffering to critical levels. According to international aid agencies, more than 80% of Gaza’s population now requires some form …

US Defends Israel, Calls Hamas the Real Threat

WASHINGTON: The United States has strongly condemned sanctions imposed by several allied nations on two Israeli ministers accused of inciting violence against Palestinians. In a statement on Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “Israel is not the enemy — Hamas is,” as he defended Israeli officials Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir. The ministers were …

Gaza Toll Rises as Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Single Day

Israeli strikes and gunfire intensified across Gaza on Tuesday, leading to a sharp rise in Gaza civilian casualties. According to health officials and eyewitnesses, at least 37 Palestinians were killed and more than 200 wounded in multiple attacks throughout the enclave. Aid Seekers Targeted One of the deadliest incidents occurred near the Netzarim Corridor, south …

Israel Moves to Deport Gaza-Bound Boat Activists via Ben Gurion Airport

Israel announced on Tuesday that the foreign activists onboard the intercepted “Selfie Yacht” — a humanitarian aid vessel attempting to reach Gaza — have been transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for deportation. The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed the development on social media, stating: “The passengers of the ‘Selfie Yacht’ arrived at Ben Gurion Airport to …

Israeli Strike Kills Journalists and Medics in Gaza Amid Global Outcry

In another tragic and deliberate attack, the Israeli occupation forces killed two journalists and three medics in Gaza. The incident occurred while they were performing their duties during the aftermath of an airstrike. The journalists were filming the destruction. The medics were trying to rescue the wounded. In a direct hit, the strike killed them …

Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Boat in International Waters

A Gaza aid boat carrying 12 activists and humanitarian supplies was intercepted by Israeli forces and redirected to Ashdod port on Monday. Interception in International Waters Organizers of the mission claimed that Madleen was stopped overnight while navigating through international waters. Despite being far from Israeli territory, the boat was seized and brought under military …

Palestinian Rights Group Demands Release of Madleen Crew

Palestinian human rights organization Al-Haq has condemned Israel’s interception of the aid ship Madleen, calling it an illegal act under international law. The Ramallah-based group issued a strong statement demanding the immediate release of all those detained, including high-profile activists like Greta Thunberg and MEP Rima Hassan. “Israel has no legal authority to restrict access …

UN Official Demands Immediate Release of Gaza-Bound Aid Ship Madleen

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, has called for the immediate release of the Madleen, a humanitarian ship intercepted by Israeli forces while en route to Gaza. Albanese revealed that she was on the phone with the Madleen crew at the moment of their detention. In a statement shared …

“We’ve Been Kidnapped by Israeli Forces in International Waters” Greta Thunberg

On June 8, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to intercept a humanitarian ship headed for Gaza. The vessel, named Madleen, had departed Sicily on June 1, carrying a small group of international activists, including Greta Thunberg and European Parliament member Rima Hassan. Katz accused the activists of “serving Hamas …

Israeli Fire Kills 13 in Gaza, Including Six Near US-Backed Aid Centre

Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that at least 13 Palestinians were killed on Saturday in Israeli strikes, with six casualties occurring near a US-backed aid distribution centre in the southern part of the territory. According to Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmud Bassal, Israeli forces opened fire near the Al-Alam roundabout in Rafah around 7 a.m. local …

Gaza Doctors Donate Blood Amid Carnage at Aid Sites

Doctors in Gaza are giving their own blood to save patients after deadly chaos broke out during food aid distributions. The international charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said that Palestinian patients are too weak and undernourished to donate blood themselves. In one MSF-run hospital, staff lined up to donate as scores of injured people arrived …

Gaza Death Toll Surges as Israeli Strikes Claim 100 More Lives

The Gaza conflict continues to escalate, with Israeli forces killing at least 100 more Palestinians in the latest round of strikes. The relentless air and ground operations across the besieged territory have now pushed the total number of Palestinian casualties past 54,000 since October 2023. Rising Civilian Deaths Local health authorities report that most of …

Israeli Fire at Gaza Food Site Kills 27 Palestinians, Sparks Outcry

At least 27 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured when Israeli troops opened fire near a food distribution point in southern Gaza, worsening the ongoing Gaza food crisis. The incident, confirmed by Gaza’s health ministry, marks the third deadly episode in as many days at aid sites. Fatal Incident at Rafah Distribution Center The shooting …

UN Demands Probe as Israeli Forces Kill More at Gaza Aid Site

GAZA – Israeli forces opened fire again on Palestinian civilians at a food distribution site in southern Gaza early Monday, killing at least three people and wounding more than 30. The attack happened just after sunrise near the same Israeli-backed aid site where soldiers had fired on aid seekers the day before. Witnesses and health …

Greta Thunberg Sets Sail to Support Gaza Aid Mission

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined a humanitarian effort aimed at delivering aid to Gaza by sea. She is sailing with an international coalition of activists and volunteers on a mission to highlight the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region. According to organizers, the aid flotilla is carrying medical supplies, food, and other essentials …

MSF Blames New US-Backed Aid Group for Deadly Chaos in Gaza

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has condemned the chaotic and deadly events at a recent aid distribution in Rafah, southern Gaza. The medical NGO treated dozens of survivors and blamed the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation—a new U.S.-backed organization—for the disorder. MSF said the foundation’s uncoordinated aid delivery led to panic, confusion, and mass casualties as people scrambled …

Gaza Aid Incident Leaves 21 Dead Amid Conflicting Claims

A deadly Gaza aid shooting has raised fresh concerns over humanitarian safety, after the Red Cross confirmed 21 deaths and nearly 180 injuries near an aid center in Rafah. Conflicting accounts from Hamas, Israel, and aid groups have clouded the incident, deepening the crisis in the war-torn enclave. Red Cross Confirms Mass Casualties The International …

UN: Gaza Now the Hungriest Place on Earth

Gaza has become the “hungriest place on Earth”, warns the United Nations. The entire population is now at risk of famine, as Israel continues to block aid, starve civilians, and displace families under its military campaign. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) called the situation in Gaza the worst humanitarian crisis …

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