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.

In Gaza, hunger is spreading rapidly, placing the most vulnerable in life-threatening danger. Minimal aid is reaching the region, raising concerns about a potential famine if immediate action is not taken.

During a press conference in The Hague, the Israeli Foreign Minister labeled the United Nations’ hearing on Gaza as a “systematic persecution and delegitimization” of Israel.