All articles tagged with #humanitarian
Indonesia’s military says up to 8,000 troops could be ready by the end of June for a humanitarian peacekeeping mission in Gaza, with about 1,000 personnel as an advance team by April. Deployment depends on government approval and international mechanisms, and Indonesia emphasizes a non-combat role focused on civilian protection, medical services, reconstruction and humanitarian aid.
An informal 'yellow line' marks a de facto internal border inside Gaza, with Israeli-designated zones shifting across the enclave and covering roughly half to 60% of its territory. The line governs where people can live, move and work, forcing repeated displacement and exposing civilians to ongoing bombardments, power outages and trauma. The border’s fluidity—expanding, moving and sometimes disappearing—shapes daily life, livelihoods and safety, even as aid groups warn that rebuilding could take years.
The tents provided to displaced Palestinians in Gaza are inadequate for winter, offering limited protection against weather and frequently damaged by storms, raising concerns about the quality of aid and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
Israel is allowing commercial traders into Gaza to bring in 'dual-use' items like generators and tent poles, which are barred for aid organizations, raising concerns about the impact on humanitarian efforts and the potential exploitation of Gaza's economy. The restrictions are seen as politically motivated, complicating aid delivery and worsening living conditions amid ongoing conflict.
The article describes the severe winter conditions in Gaza, highlighting the inadequate shelter, ongoing suffering, and the impact of political restrictions on aid, which leave many residents exposed to cold, rain, and danger during the harsh season, especially around Christmas.
The UN and US have signed a $2 billion aid agreement to support 17 crisis-affected countries, aiming to save millions of lives through improved and efficient humanitarian efforts in 2026, emphasizing accountability and diplomacy.
Israeli police arrested a Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at a Christmas party in Haifa, amid claims of excessive force and illegal raid, as Palestinians across the West Bank and Gaza celebrated Christmas amidst ongoing conflicts and restrictions, with increased attacks on Christians and continued Israeli military actions, while global figures like Pope Francis condemned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the Yemeni government have agreed on the largest prisoner exchange so far, involving around 1,700 Houthi detainees and 1,200 prisoners from the government, including foreign nationals, under UN and Red Cross supervision, marking a significant step towards easing Yemen’s ongoing conflict.
Yemen's warring factions, the Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized government, have agreed to exchange about 2,900 prisoners in the largest swap in over a decade, brokered by the UN and Red Cross, as a step towards peace amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Israeli troops killed six Palestinians, including a baby, in Gaza during a school sheltering displaced people, raising concerns about the fragile ceasefire and ongoing violence in the region, with over 400 Palestinians killed since October and tensions threatening to derail peace efforts.
Angelina Jolie visited war-torn Ukraine and described the constant threat of drones flying overhead, highlighting the dangers faced by civilians and calling for international action to end conflicts and protect vulnerable populations.
Angelina Jolie visited Kherson, Ukraine, a city under constant Russian attack, to show support and raise awareness about the residents' suffering, potentially aiding relief efforts and boosting local morale amid ongoing conflict.
The hunger crisis in South Sudan is worsening due to ongoing conflict, floods, and limited aid access, with over 7.55 million people projected to face malnutrition by mid-2026, amid political instability and violence.
The famine in Sudan is worsening, spreading to besieged cities, as a hunger crisis intensifies, prompting warnings from hunger monitors about the escalating humanitarian emergency.
Turkey is preparing to call for coordinated international action to ensure Palestinian-led security and administration in Gaza, emphasizing the need for a lasting ceasefire and criticizing Israel's actions, amid ongoing tensions and humanitarian concerns in the region.