Palestine
Palestinian president, Gazans call on Leo XIV to keep late pope’s ‘peace efforts’ alive
May 10, 2025
Palestinian president, Gazans call on Leo XIV to keep late pope’s ‘peace efforts’ alive
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Gaza’s Christian community, and Hamas have urged newly elected Pope Leo XIV to continue the peace efforts of his predecessor, Pope Francis, Arab News reported. Abbas sent his best wishes to Pope Leo XIV, emphasizing the…
UN warns of deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid ongoing blockade
May 7, 2025
UN warns of deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid ongoing blockade
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are surviving on just one meal every two to three days, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) reported on Tuesday, as Israel’s blockade continues to restrict the flow of…
Israeli Settlers Destroy 100 Olive Trees in West Bank Amid Escalating Violence
May 6, 2025
Israeli Settlers Destroy 100 Olive Trees in West Bank Amid Escalating Violence
Illegal Israeli settlers razed approximately 100 mature olive trees in Turmus Aya, northeast of Ramallah, on Monday—the latest in a surge of attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, Anadolu Agency reported. Local farmer Mostafa Abu al-Zalaf reported the…
At Least 3,500 Children in Gaza Face Starvation as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
May 6, 2025
At Least 3,500 Children in Gaza Face Starvation as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Over 3,500 children under five in Gaza are at imminent risk of starvation, with 290,000 more suffering severe malnutrition due to Israel’s blockade and ongoing conflict, Khaama press reported. The Gaza government condemns the “international silence” as 1.1 million children…
Pope’s Former Vehicle to Serve as Gaza Mobile Clinic
May 5, 2025
Pope’s Former Vehicle to Serve as Gaza Mobile Clinic
A popemobile used by the late Pope Francis during his 2014 visit to Bethlehem will be converted into a mobile health clinic for Gaza’s children, fulfilling his “final wish” before his death last month, BBC reported. The initiative, led by…
Hamas Executes Looters Amid Gaza Food Crisis
May 5, 2025
Hamas Executes Looters Amid Gaza Food Crisis
Gaza’s Hamas-led government has executed several alleged looters as food shortages worsen under Israel’s prolonged blockade, Reuters reported. Armed gangs recently attacked food stores and aid kitchens, prompting Hamas to accuse some looters of collaborating with Israel. The group vowed…
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Deepens as Children Suffer Amid Blockade and Bombardment
May 2, 2025
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Deepens as Children Suffer Amid Blockade and Bombardment
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating as Israeli military operations intensify, displacing over 423,000 Palestinians with no safe refuge, according to the United Nations. UN officials warn that severe movement restrictions, ongoing strikes on residential areas, and attacks…
Children in Gaza Rally Amid Severe Starvation as Israeli Blockade Enters Second Month
May 1, 2025
Children in Gaza Rally Amid Severe Starvation as Israeli Blockade Enters Second Month
In the war-torn neighborhood of Khan Younis, Gaza, children suffering from severe malnutrition stood amid rubble on Tuesday, pleading for food and medicine blocked by Israel since March 2, Anadolu Agency reported. The blockade, now in its second month, has…
Jordanian Mobile Bakery Supplies 390,000 Loaves Weekly to Palestinians in Gaza
April 30, 2025
Jordanian Mobile Bakery Supplies 390,000 Loaves Weekly to Palestinians in Gaza
A Jordanian mobile bakery is playing a crucial role in feeding nearly 2 million Palestinians in Gaza amid a severe flour shortage caused by the ongoing Israeli blockade since mid-March, Arab News reported. The bakery, one of the few still…
ICJ Hearings Examine Israel’s Aid Blockade as Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
April 28, 2025
ICJ Hearings Examine Israel’s Aid Blockade as Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has begun hearings on Israel’s compliance with UN immunities after it severed ties with UNRWA in October 2024, accusing the agency of harboring Hamas members—a claim UNRWA denies, BBC reported. Palestinian Ambassador Ammar Hijazi…