All articles tagged with #aid distribution
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza, citing killings near aid sites and deprivation of essentials, amid ongoing conflict and a worsening hunger crisis, with international calls for action and investigations into aid and military conduct.
U.S. officials Steve Witkoff and Mike Huckabee visited Gaza aid sites amid worsening humanitarian conditions, with reports of aid shortages, violence at distribution points, and ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the urgent need for effective aid delivery and a resolution to the crisis.
US envoy Steve Witkoff visited Gaza aid sites amid ongoing conflict, where the UN reports nearly 1,400 Palestinians have been killed waiting for aid since late May, with Human Rights Watch condemning the aid system as a 'death trap' and Israel facing accusations of using starvation as a weapon in the conflict.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff visited a US-backed aid site in Gaza amid a worsening starvation crisis, aiming to secure plans for increased food aid and gather firsthand accounts from locals, as part of ongoing efforts to address the humanitarian situation.
Human Rights Watch reports that Israeli forces in Gaza have committed war crimes by using lethal force against Palestinians seeking food aid at US-backed distribution sites, resulting in at least 859 deaths and numerous injuries, amid a flawed aid system that exacerbates the humanitarian crisis and violates international law.
A former US military contractor reported witnessing Israeli forces kill a starving child, Amir, in Gaza shortly after receiving aid, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and allegations of deliberate starvation and violence by Israeli forces. The UN warns of famine and widespread malnutrition in Gaza, with over 150 Palestinians dying from starvation since October 2023, amid a blockade and restricted aid access.
The article discusses the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where starvation and violence are rampant, and highlights the controversial role of Rev. Johnnie Moore, a PR professional with limited aid experience, who oversees aid distribution through the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, amid accusations of interference and mismanagement.
A journalist reports on the severe famine and humanitarian crisis in Gaza caused by Israeli blockades, military violence, and the dismantling of traditional aid organizations, leading to widespread starvation, injuries, and deaths among Palestinians.
At least 32 Palestinians were killed and over 100 injured when Israeli troops opened fire on crowds seeking food at aid distribution centers in Gaza, amid a severe humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict.
At least 32 Palestinians seeking aid near Gaza's aid sites were killed by Israeli gunfire, amid ongoing violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis, with conflicting reports on incidents and aid access issues.
A tragic incident at a Gaza aid center resulted in the deaths of 21 Palestinians, including 15 from suffocation caused by gas fired at crowds and a stampede amid chaos, with reports of Israeli forces and American organization involvement, highlighting ongoing violence and humanitarian crises in Gaza.
At an aid site in southern Gaza, a chaotic crowd surge resulted in the deaths of 20 people, with reports suggesting agitators linked to Hamas may have driven the incident. The event highlights ongoing violence and difficulties in aid distribution amid the Gaza conflict, with numerous casualties reported in the area over recent weeks.
The Trump administration plans to burn 500 tons of emergency food intended for children in Afghanistan and Pakistan, instead of distributing it, due to scaled-back foreign aid programs and bureaucratic delays, resulting in a loss of $130,000.
A Gaza-based aid organization, backed by the US and Israel, is suing the Associated Press over a report claiming its aid workers fired on civilians, which it denies, asserting the report is false and that gunfire originated from Israeli forces outside the aid site. The organization plans legal action, criticizing the AP for not sharing full video evidence, amid broader tensions over aid operations in Gaza.
A former security contractor in Gaza alleges that colleagues fired on Palestinians at aid sites, with GHF denying the claims and describing a culture of impunity, amid ongoing tensions and criticism of aid distribution methods during the Gaza conflict.