A humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza City, organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), was attacked, damaging two trucks and injuring a driver. The ICRC expressed deep concern and reminded all parties of their obligation to protect humanitarian workers. The source of the attack was not identified. The convoy altered its route to deliver medical supplies to al-Shifa Hospital and accompanied critically wounded patients to the Rafah crossing. Hospitals in Gaza have been struggling to operate due to shortages of fuel and medical supplies, with the UN warning that essential services are nearing a breaking point.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have donated $1 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to aid children in Israel and Gaza. This is not the first time the couple has made significant donations, as they have previously supported causes such as refugee assistance, safe water initiatives, COVID-19 relief, and financial aid for performers affected by the actors' strike. Lively and Reynolds are the first celebrities to publicly provide financial aid to Israel and Gaza during the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, while other celebrities have expressed support for the victims of the conflict.
As the deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas escalates, a dire humanitarian crisis has unfolded in the region, with hundreds killed and thousands injured. The conflict has overwhelmed local hospitals and displaced over 100,000 people in densely populated Gaza. The International Committee of the Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders are calling for the protection of humanitarian workers, civilians, and critical infrastructure. Impact Your World has compiled a list of vetted organizations on the ground providing assistance, and you can support their work through their website.
More than 100 prisoners of war were released in Yemen as part of a "unilateral" release facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross. The release comes after a three-day prisoner exchange between the internationally recognized government and the Houthis, which saw a total of 869 prisoners exchanged. The Yemeni civil war has been ongoing for more than eight years, resulting in a humanitarian crisis that the UN has described as among the worst in the world. The prisoner exchange is seen as a positive step towards peace negotiations, with both sides expressing a desire to release all remaining prisoners in future negotiations.
