Gaza

The United Nations human rights office has issued a powerful statement regarding the "weaponisation" of food in Gaza, declaring it a war crime. This marks their strongest condemnation yet of the newly established aid distribution model, which is backed by the US and Israel. "Israel's militarised humanitarian assistance mechanism contradicts international standards on aid distribution," the office remarked in notes prepared for an upcoming briefing. They expressed deep concern over the plight of civilians caught in this…

The Israeli military has announced the recovery of the bodies of three hostages in Gaza, more than 20 months after their abduction by Hamas militants. "In a special operation, the bodies of the hostages Ofra Keidar, Yonatan Samerano, and Staff Sergeant Shay Levinson were recovered from the Gaza Strip yesterday," stated the military in an official release. Earlier on Sunday, Mr. Samerano's father expressed relief, sharing that his son’s body—taken into Gaza after he was tragically murdered in a kibbutz on October 7,…

As reported by the civil defense agency in Gaza, Israeli fire has tragically taken the lives of at least 72 Palestinians, including 21 individuals who were awaiting aid near a distribution site. Mahmud Bassal, a spokesman for the civil defense, stated, "The death toll has risen to 72 due to the ongoing Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip since dawn today—21 of them were waiting for aid." This highlights the immense danger that civilians face in their struggle for basic necessities. Throughout the night, thousands of…

Recent reports indicate that Israeli gunfire and airstrikes have resulted in the tragic loss of at least 41 Palestinian lives across Gaza, as confirmed by local health authorities. Among those casualties, five individuals were killed near two aid sites managed by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Medics at Al-Awda Hospital in central Gaza reported that at least three people were killed and numerous others injured by Israeli fire while attempting to reach a GHF site close to the Netzarim corridor.…

The United Nations General Assembly has taken a significant step by adopting a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This resolution emphasizes the need for nations to employ "all measures necessary" to exert pressure on Israel. Following the United States' veto of a similar resolution in the Security Council last week, the General Assembly moved forward with this non-binding resolution, passing it with a vote count of 149 in favor, 12 against, and 19 abstentions. The resolution demands "an immediate,…

Egyptian authorities have recently deported multiple foreign nationals who traveled to Egypt to participate in a pro-Palestinian march, with many more facing potential deportation, according to organizers as well as sources from the airport and security teams. This week, hundreds gathered in Egypt for the Global March to Gaza, a notable international initiative designed to advocate for an end to the Israeli blockade of the Palestinian enclave and to raise awareness of the ongoing humanitarian crisis there. As one organizer…

The NGO representing many activists detained on a Gaza-bound aid boat intercepted by Israeli forces has disclosed that two campaigners have been placed in solitary confinement within Israel. "The Israeli authorities have moved two of the volunteers, Brazilian activist Thiago Avila and French-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan, to separate prison facilities, isolating them from the group," stated the Israeli human rights organization Adalah. When approached for a comment, Israel's prison authority directed inquiries to the foreign…

In a tragic escalation, Israeli gunfire and airstrikes have claimed the lives of at least 60 Palestinians in Gaza. Most of the casualties occurred near an aid site operated by the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), located in the heart of the enclave, as reported by local health officials. Medical teams at Shifa and Al-Quds hospitals confirmed that at least 25 individuals lost their lives, with many more injured, as they approached a food distribution center close to the now-abandoned…

Gaza's civil defense agency has reported a tragic escalation, confirming that Israeli attacks have claimed the lives of at least ten individuals across the Palestinian territory. "Five martyrs and dozens of wounded were brought to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis after the (Israeli) occupation forces opened fire on civilians at around 6 AM," shared Mahmoud Bassal, the agency's spokesman. "This kind of violence disrupts lives and deepens the cycle of grief." Witnesses, along with Mr. Bassal, noted that the civilians were on…

Israeli forces have taken control of a charity vessel attempting to breach the naval blockade of Gaza. The yacht, named Madleen, carries a crew of twelve, including noted activist Greta Thunberg, and is now en route to a port in Israel, according to official sources. The British-flagged Madleen is operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), with the intention of delivering a symbolic shipment of aid to Gaza. This action aimed to raise international awareness of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the…