Palestine
Death Toll of Journalists Killed in Gaza Rises to 148
May 19, 2024
Death Toll of Journalists Killed in Gaza Rises to 148
The death toll of journalists killed by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip has risen to a staggering 148, the latest victim being Abdullah al-Najjar, Anadolu Agency reported today. The bombardments have also claimed dozens of civilian lives, with…
UN Agency Reports Mass Displacement in Rafah Amid Ongoing Israeli Offensive
May 18, 2024
UN Agency Reports Mass Displacement in Rafah Amid Ongoing Israeli Offensive
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has announced a staggering increase in the number of displaced Gazans due to the ongoing Israeli military actions in the region, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. According to a statement…
Gaza on the Brink as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
May 16, 2024
Gaza on the Brink as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is intensifying at an alarming rate, with UN officials warning that all aid operations could grind to a halt within just 2-3 days, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The situation in Gaza, which is under intense…
UN Rights Chief Condemns Deteriorating Conditions in Gaza Amid Intensified Israeli Airstrikes
May 13, 2024
UN Rights Chief Condemns Deteriorating Conditions in Gaza Amid Intensified Israeli Airstrikes
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, expressed deep distress on Sunday over the rapidly deteriorating conditions in the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces continue to intensify airstrikes in the northern part of the Palestinian enclave, Anadolu…
UNRWA: 110,000 Flee Gaza Amid Intensifying Israeli Bombardment
May 10, 2024
UNRWA: 110,000 Flee Gaza Amid Intensifying Israeli Bombardment
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) reported on Friday that around 110,000 people have fled the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, seeking safety from the escalating Israeli bombardment, Anadolu Agency reported. “As Israel’s bombardment intensifies in…
UN Unable to Deliver Aid to Gaza Amid Border Closures
May 8, 2024
UN Unable to Deliver Aid to Gaza Amid Border Closures
The United Nations has warned that it is unable to deliver critical humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip following the closure of the Rafah and Karem Abu Salim border crossings, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric cited the…
UNICEF Warns of ‘Catastrophic Risks’ to Children in Rafah Amid Potential Israeli Ground Invasion
May 7, 2024
UNICEF Warns of ‘Catastrophic Risks’ to Children in Rafah Amid Potential Israeli Ground Invasion
The head of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned of “catastrophic risks” to hundreds of thousands of children in Rafah, Gaza, if Israeli forces launch a ground invasion, VOA reported yesterday. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell stated that…
UN Agency Warns of Devastating Psychological Toll on Gaza Children Amid Israeli Onslaught
May 5, 2024
UN Agency Warns of Devastating Psychological Toll on Gaza Children Amid Israeli Onslaught
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has warned of the severe psychological impact on children in the Gaza Strip due to the ongoing Israeli military offensive, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. “Children in Gaza are suffering devastating levels of stress,”…
UN Warns of “Catastrophe” for Gaza Children if Military Operation Proceeds
May 4, 2024
UN Warns of “Catastrophe” for Gaza Children if Military Operation Proceeds
The United Nations issued a dire warning on Friday about the potential consequences of a military operation in the Gaza city of Rafah, emphasizing the grave threat it poses to the lives of an estimated 600,000 children in the region,…
Gazans could face famine in six weeks, WFP official warns
April 25, 2024
Gazans could face famine in six weeks, WFP official warns
The Gaza Strip is on the brink of a famine crisis, with food insecurity, malnutrition, and mortality expected to surpass critical levels within the next six weeks, Reuters reported yesterday citing the World Food Programme. A U.N.-backed report warned of…