Palestine
Over 1 million in Gaza at risk of highest level of starvation by mid-July, UN agency says
June 6, 2024
Over 1 million in Gaza at risk of highest level of starvation by mid-July, UN agency says
United Nations agencies have issued a dire warning that over 1 million Palestinians in Gaza could experience the highest level of starvation by mid-July if the ongoing hostilities are not resolved, the Associated Press reported yesterday. In a joint report,…
Thousands of Palestinian Refugees Flee UNRWA Shelters in Rafah amid Israel’s Defiant Onslaught
June 3, 2024
Thousands of Palestinian Refugees Flee UNRWA Shelters in Rafah amid Israel’s Defiant Onslaught
Forced displacement has pushed over a million people away from the Gazan city of Rafah, the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) said on Monday, as Israeli forces continue their military operations despite international demand for a ceasefire. More details…
Ongoing Israeli Incursion Displaces Nearly 1 Million Palestinians from Rafah
May 29, 2024
Ongoing Israeli Incursion Displaces Nearly 1 Million Palestinians from Rafah
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) reported on Monday that in the past three weeks, nearly 1 million Palestinians have fled the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, as a result of the ongoing Israeli military operation in…
International Recognition of Palestine Grows Amid Pro-Palestine Protests, Ongoing Conflict
May 25, 2024
International Recognition of Palestine Grows Amid Pro-Palestine Protests, Ongoing Conflict
The political situation in Gaza has entered a new stage after tensions between Europe and Israel grew following the announcement of Ireland, Spain and Norway to formally recognize a Palestinian state within a few days. This comes as most of…
UN Suspends All Food Distribution in Rafah Amid Horrific Health, Sanitation Situation
May 23, 2024
UN Suspends All Food Distribution in Rafah Amid Horrific Health, Sanitation Situation
The United Nations has halted food distribution in the southern Gaza city of Rafah due to a lack of supplies and an untenable security situation caused by Israel’s expanding military operation, the Associated Press reported yesterday. The UN warned that…
UN Warns of Deteriorating Security Situation in Rafah Amid Israeli Offensive
May 21, 2024
UN Warns of Deteriorating Security Situation in Rafah Amid Israeli Offensive
The UN has issued grave warnings on Monday about the worsening security conditions in Gaza, particularly in the city of Rafah, amid Israel’s ongoing military operations, Anadolu Agency reported today. Tor Wennesland, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East…
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…