GAZA: UN Human Rights Office in Palestine said Friday that Israel has a legal obligation to ensure the provision of the necessities of life for Palestinians in Gaza living under its control. “This includes food, clean water, shelter, and adequate healthcare. Any denial of the entry of the necessities of life for civilians may amount […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: United Nations officials have strongly criticised former US President Donald Trump’s alleged plan to seize control of Gaza and forcibly deport its population. They warn that such actions would be clear violations of international law and set a dangerous precedent for global conflicts. Over 20 UN human rights experts, including Francesca Albanese, Special […]
GAZA: The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen as Gaza humanitarian aid remains critically insufficient to meet even basic needs, Oxfam International has warned. According to WAFA News Agency, the aid entering the region barely addresses a fraction of the urgent requirements accumulated over the past 15 months. Hadeel Qazzaz, an Oxfam spokesperson, highlighted […]
GAZA: A total of 226 archaeological sites in Gaza have suffered damage due to Israeli military operations, according to a report by the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The destruction has affected all historical locations across the region, raising concerns about the loss of cultural heritage. The ministry’s report outlines the impact of the […]
GAZA: More than 90 percent of Gaza’s schools have been either destroyed or severely damaged, making them unusable, according to Farida Shaheed, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on cultural rights. She revealed that repeated attacks targeted schools, even when they served as shelters for civilians. Speaking today, Shaheed described the destruction of Gaza’s education sector […]
GAZA: As international organisations prepare for a post-war recovery in Gaza, urgent assessments are underway to address the devastating humanitarian crisis caused by nearly 15 months of military operations. The focus is on Gaza rebuilding efforts, with aid plans and funding programmes being developed in anticipation of a ceasefire. One of the most critical challenges […]
A sigh of relief echoed globally as world leaders welcomed the recently announced Gaza ceasefire agreement. The truce, facilitated by international mediators, aims to end weeks of escalating violence, offering a momentary respite to civilians in the region. The agreement comes after intense negotiations, with both parties agreeing to halt hostilities. While the ceasefire offers […]
GENEVA: The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is deeply alarmed by the devastating impact of winter rains and freezing temperatures on displaced Palestinians in Gaza, adding to the unparalleled humanitarian catastrophe. “Vulnerable people, including at least seven infants, have died from hypothermia, and these tragic deaths underscore the urgent need for shelter and other help […]
RAFAH: Three convoys carrying diverse Emirati humanitarian aid crossed into Gaza this week through the Rafah border crossing, as part of the UAE’s efforts to support and assist the Palestinian people during the ongoing crisis under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The convoys comprised 28 trucks loaded with more than 445 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including […]
GAZA: Five journalists were martyred in an Israeli airstrike early Thursday morning in the central Gaza Strip. Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli forces targeted a television broadcast vehicle in front of Al-Awda Hospital in the central Nuseirat refugee camp, killing five journalists inside. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate confirmed that one of the martyrs was journalist Ayman […]
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE), in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO), conducted a humanitarian initiative to evacuate 86 critically wounded patients from the Gaza Strip – including children and cancer patients in need of extensive treatment, accompanied by 124 of their family members – to Abu Dhabi from Ramon Airport in […]
