Arab-Israeli conflicts
As international pressure on Israel grows over its handling of the crisis in Gaza, where hunger and starvation are rampant, aid groups report that the aid trickling in is not reaching those in need. According to the U.N. World Food Programme, Israel has only permitted half the number of
Humanitarian aid
As warnings of looming famine spread, satellite images capture the desperate situation in Gaza, where hundreds of Palestinians converge on aid convoys, and the fiercely competitive environment for scarce resources has led to chaos and tragedy. Key Takeaways: * Since the war broke out in 2023, aid trucks bearing humanitarian supplies
Humanitarian aid
For nearly two years, Rolla Alaydi has been following the news from Gaza with horror, her family trapped in the Palestinian territory as Israel's war against Hamas continues. Alaydi, who came to the United States for school and is now a naturalized American citizen, has been advocating for
Humanitarian aid
International pressure is growing for Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip as the U.N.-backed experts warn of a "worst-case scenario" famine. Despite Israel's announcement of a daily pause in fighting to allow aid in, many Palestinians are still struggling to
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Over 21 months of relentless attacks, the Israeli government has effectively dismantled Gaza's health care system, leaving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians without access to even basic medical care. The destruction of hospitals, obstruction of humanitarian access, and killing of medical personnel has created a catastrophic situation where
Humanitarian aid
The United Kingdom has joined France in signaling its intention to recognize a Palestinian state, a move that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government strongly opposes. The announcement by the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, however, comes with a condition: Israel must take significant steps to end the war
Gaza Strip Famine, 2025
The United Kingdom has joined France in signaling its intention to recognize a Palestinian state, a move that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government strongly opposes. The announcement by the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, however, comes with a condition: Israel must take significant steps to end the war
