Food assistance
As the United States government shutdown enters its second-longest recorded period, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that food aid will not be issued to millions of Americans from November 1, exacerbating the crisis for families nationwide. The cut-off of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will disproportionately
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Despite a recently agreed ceasefire, humanitarian aid and staff at the UN's Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) continue to be denied entry into Gaza by Israel, the charity has claimed. This is despite the fact that the International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must allow the UN
Humanitarian aid
Caroline Willemen, project coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Gaza, has spoken out against the use of humanitarian aid as a tool of pressure against Palestinians in the Strip. Despite a decrease in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire agreement, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with water and
Civilian evacuation
Despite the ongoing challenges, the World Health Organization reports progress in delivering humanitarian aid in Gaza, two weeks after the ceasefire agreement came into effect. WHO representative Rick Piperkorn emphasized the need to increase medical evacuations and facilitate access for food, shelter, and essential supplies. The organization is actively increasing
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem has emphasized the importance of the international community applying pressure on Israel to adhere to the terms of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The agreement, which took effect on October 10, aims to end military operations and allow unrestricted humanitarian access to the besieged territory. Qassem has
Foreign economic assistance
Nicholas Kristof made three trips to Africa to report on children dying due to President Trump slashing humanitarian aid programs. While Trump's policy of halting most refugee entries seemed clear, a plot twist reveals that the administration is backing a $20 billion rescue package for Argentina, despite previously
Humanitarian aid
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has delivered a non-binding advisory opinion in The Hague, Netherlands, regarding Israel's obligations as a Member State of the United Nations (UN) and an occupying power in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The ICJ's findings emphasize Israel's responsibility to
Humanitarian aid
United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) recently expressed relief at the ceasefire in Gaza and called on President Trump to use the immense leverage of the United States to cement the path to lasting peace in the Middle East. Senator Welch emphasized the need for continued U.S. leadership to
Humanitarian aid
A ceasefire was welcomed in Gaza, but reports of renewed violations and restrictions on humanitarian aid access highlight its fragility. The Israeli authorities have been arbitrarily rejecting shipments of life-saving assistance into Gaza, with 94% of all rejections given to INGOs. Three-quarters of these denials were issued on the grounds
United Nations
Human Rights Watch has called on the Israeli authorities to comply with their obligation to cooperate with the United Nations and ensure the unimpeded delivery of essential humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the occupied territories. This demand follows an advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on
Human rights
Human Rights Watch has called on the Israeli authorities to comply with their obligation to cooperate with the United Nations and ensure the unimpeded delivery of essential humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the occupied territories. This demand follows an advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Forty-one organizations operating in Gaza have appealed to the Israeli government to lift restrictions on humanitarian aid shipments, citing a significant increase in rejections since the ceasefire began. According to the organizations, 99 requests from international NGOs to bring aid into Gaza were rejected between October 10 and 21, in
