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"International Support Grows as US Commits $100 Million to Multinational Force for Haiti Amid Crisis"

The United States has pledged an additional $100 million to a United Nations-backed multinational security force in Haiti to combat escalating gang violence and support the Haitian National Police in creating conditions for free and fair elections. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined Caribbean leaders to discuss a proposal for a political transition in Haiti, while the U.N. Security Council condemned the increasing violence and human rights abuses. Concerns have been raised about the international community's influence on Haiti's political future, and the situation in Haiti remains dire, with hundreds of thousands displaced and critical social services on the verge of collapse.

via Voice of America - VOA News|

#gang-violence #haiti #international-relations-humanitarian-aid

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"US Military Deploys Aid for Gaza Pier Construction"

A U.S. Army vessel carrying equipment for building a temporary pier in Gaza is on its way to the Mediterranean as part of a plan to increase aid deliveries to the besieged enclave, bypassing Israeli control over land shipments. President Biden has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's approach to the war against Hamas and expressed support for Israel's right to pursue Hamas while urging attention to innocent lives lost. Palestinian casualties continue to rise, with at least 31,045 Palestinians killed since the war began. Efforts are underway to set up the temporary pier in Gaza for sea deliveries, backed by the EU, U.S., UAE, and other countries, as talks for a temporary cease-fire stall.

via The Associated Press|

#biden #gaza #humanitarian-crisis

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"Controversy Surrounds US Plan to Increase Aid Delivery to Gaza Amid Middle East Crisis"

The United States' plan to build a temporary port off Gaza's coast to facilitate aid delivery has been criticized as a distraction from the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region, with critics arguing that it does not address the root issue of Israel's blockade on aid. While the US has expressed frustration with the lack of aid getting into Gaza, it continues to support Israel and supply it with weapons. Critics emphasize that land crossings are the most effective means of aid delivery and call for immediate and lasting ceasefire to allow for the influx of humanitarian assistance.

via Al Jazeera English|

#biden #gaza #humanitarian-aid

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"US Conducts Historic Airdrop of Humanitarian Aid into Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Negotiations"

The United States has initiated airdrops of emergency humanitarian assistance into Gaza, aiming to address the dire humanitarian situation in the Hamas-ruled territory amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. The airdrops, coordinated with the Royal Jordanian Air Force, began on Saturday with 66 bundles containing about 38,000 meals dropped in southwest Gaza. President Biden's decision follows a deadly incident where Palestinians were killed while trying to access aid, prompting the U.S. to push for increased humanitarian assistance and explore additional ways to help. The U.S. acknowledges the complexity of ensuring aid reaches those in need and is also working on brokering a temporary cease-fire and establishing a maritime corridor for assistance.

via The Associated Press|

#airdrops #gaza #humanitarian-aid

international-relations-humanitarian-aid1 year ago•5 min saved

"Escalating Violence: Evacuation and Tragedy in Gaza"

Two different flights, one evacuating injured Palestinians from Gaza to the UAE and another dropping British aid supplies into Gaza, highlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. The UAE-funded evacuation flight, converted into a flying hospital, carries wounded civilians and children, while the British aid drop aims to resupply a field hospital in Gaza City. The aid delivery faces challenges due to Israeli restrictions, with the UN warning of a looming famine in northern Gaza.

via BBC.com|

#evacuation #humanitarian-crisis #international-relations-humanitarian-aid

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"UNRWA Funding and Alleged Staff Involvement in Gaza Attacks: Israel's Revelations and Funding Freezes"

Several countries, including the US, Germany, and the EU, have suspended funding to the UNRWA following allegations by Israel, leaving the agency facing a $440m shortfall. However, Ireland, Belgium, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Turkey are among the countries continuing to support the UNRWA, with Ireland pledging 20 million euros. The historical Irish struggle for independence has fostered a strong affinity for the Palestinian people, leading to ongoing support for their humanitarian needs.

via Al Jazeera English|

#funding #gaza #international-relations-humanitarian-aid

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"Biden Urged to Address Gaza Crisis Amid Allegations of UNRWA Involvement in Hamas Attack"

Progressive lawmakers and humanitarian aid groups are urging the Biden administration to reverse the funding pause for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) following allegations against a dozen of its members. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Rashida Tlaib criticized the pause, emphasizing the potential humanitarian catastrophe for millions of Palestinians who rely on UNRWA's assistance. The National Security Council called for an investigation into the allegations, while humanitarian organizations warned about the impact of the funding suspension on Gaza's residents.

via POLITICO|

#biden-administration #humanitarian-crisis #international-relations-humanitarian-aid

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UNRWA Funding Cuts and Allegations: Impact on Israel-Hamas Conflict

Several countries, including the United States, Britain, Germany, Australia, and others, have suspended funding to the U.N. agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, following allegations of employee involvement in a Hamas attack. The move puts over 2 million people at risk, as UNRWA provides essential aid to Palestinians. The agency has launched an independent investigation, and U.N. Secretary General António Guterres stated that 12 employees were implicated, with nine terminated and one confirmed dead. The funding suspension could lead to a humanitarian crisis, as UNRWA may run out of money to meet the needs of Palestinians displaced by the war as soon as February.

via The Washington Post|

#funding-suspension #humanitarian-crisis #international-relations-humanitarian-aid

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Global Funding Suspended for UNRWA Over Allegations of Staff Involvement with Hamas

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to reconsider their decisions to suspend funding to the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) in order to ensure the continuity of its vital humanitarian operations. This appeal comes in response to serious allegations involving UNRWA personnel in a terror attack, prompting a full, independent review of the agency. Guterres emphasized the need to hold accountable any UN employee involved in acts of terror while ensuring that the humanitarian efforts of UNRWA, which support over two million civilians in the Gaza Strip, are not jeopardized due to the actions of a few individuals.

via UN News|

#antonio-guterres #funding-suspension #humanitarian-operations

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"Global Funding Paused for UNRWA Amid Allegations of Staff Involvement in Gaza Attack"

Eight countries, including the U.S. and U.K., have paused funding to the UNRWA amid allegations that 12 of its employees were involved in an attack on Israel. The UNRWA has terminated the contracts of the accused workers and called for an independent investigation. The funding pause, which accounts for a significant portion of the agency's budget, has raised concerns about exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where the agency provides vital aid to over 2 million people. Israel has accused the UNRWA of colluding with Hamas, while the UNRWA has denied these allegations.

via NBC News|

#allegations #funding-pause #gaza