Israeli forces have halted 13 boats carrying foreign activists and humanitarian aid aimed at reaching Gaza, organizers say, prompting international criticism. Despite these interceptions, 30 more vessels continue their voyage, underscoring the ongoing tension in the region.
Vermont’s strong legacy of welcoming refugees is in jeopardy as federal authorities terminate funding for thousands of humanitarian aid programs. One affected initiative, U.S.C.R.I. – Vermont, has played a vital role in resettling refugees and immigrants throughout the region. Now, local advocates fear what will happen next.
Bangladesh has convened a two-day international conference highlighting the challenges and potential solutions for Rohingya refugees, who have lived in limbo since fleeing Myanmar’s crackdown in 2017. The meeting aims to spark renewed global attention and action for one of the world’s most pressing humanitarian concerns.
The world’s leading authority on food crises has declared a famine in the Gaza Strip’s largest city, warning that it could soon spread. Officials say urgent action is needed, urging a ceasefire and an end to aid restrictions to prevent widespread humanitarian catastrophe.
Carrying 1,200 tons of vital food supplies, a ship from Cyprus nears the Israeli port of Ashdod. The humanitarian effort aims to help ease a worsening crisis in the Gaza Strip, underscoring the urgent need for additional relief measures.
On Saturday morning, Samaritan’s Purse airlifted over 48 US tons of supplemental food supplies provided by MANA to help suffering families in Gaza.
A deadly stampede at a food distribution center in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of 20 Palestinians, marking the first fatalities at the organization’s sites amid escalating tensions.
As the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary, significant funding cuts from top donors like the United States are casting doubts on the future of its critical humanitarian operations. Other key Western nations following suit further threaten the organization’s ability to carry out its global aid mission.
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists early today, diverting it to Israel. The interception enforces a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory, tightened amid the ongoing war with Hamas.
Twenty-seven people were killed in southern Gaza on Tuesday when Israeli troops opened fire near a US-backed aid center. The Israeli military has stated that the incident is under investigation.
