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UN says aid hasn't reached Palestinians yet despite entering Gaza

The UN have described the new Israeli security process to get aid cleared into warehouses for distribution as ‘long, complex, complicated and dangerous’.

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UK suspends trade talks with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlers

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday the suspension of free trade negotiations with Israel and new sanctions on West Bank settlements.

Israel

Israel to allow dozens of aid trucks into Gaza daily, government says

The Israeli government enabled UN aid trucks to enter the Strip on Tuesday amid international pressure over a blockade that has been in place since March.

Gaza

First aid trucks enter Gaza after two-month Israeli blockade, UN says

Israel has meanwhile launched a new wave of air and ground operations across the territory and the army ordered the evacuation of Gaza’s second-largest city, Khan Younis, where Israel carried out a massive operation earlier in the war that left much of the area in ruins.

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Gaza

Israel to allow 'basic' amount of aid into Gaza amid ground offensive

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his cabinet was acting at the recommendation of the IDF because of "the operational need to enable the expansion of intense fighting."

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Venice protest calls for release of aid worker held in Venezuela

A flotilla of 50 boats sailed Venice's Grand Canal demanding the release of Alberto Trentini, an Italian aid worker detained in Venezuela since November 2024.

World News

US Ambassador to Israel says Gaza aid set to resume 'very soon'

Ambassador Huckabee says US President Donald Trump made clear to all parties involved in the new initiative that the priority is to ensure aid arrives to those in need “as expeditiously as possible”.

World News

US-backed group seeks to take over Gaza aid distribution, reports say

Aid workers have criticised the plans, saying the proposal can't meet the needs of Gaza's large population and would forcibly displace large numbers of Palestinians by forcing them to move nearer aid hubs.

Health news

UNAIDS to slash workforce by more than half as major funding dries up

UNAIDS had previously warned that unless support to its HIV efforts are restored soon, more than six million people could die in the next four years.

Gaza

Drone strike hits Gaza aid ship off Malta, organisers blame Israel

The attack comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has been under a full blockade since March, with Israel halting all imports, including food and medicine.

World News

UN official urges Israel to lift 'cruel' aid blockade on Gaza

Israel has said the blockade and its renewed military campaign are intended to pressure Hamas to release the remaining hostages it still holds.

Europe News

Almost 500 staff protest against UN budget cuts in Geneva rally

The Geneva rally comes two days after several UN aid agencies said they would have to slash jobs because of funding cuts, warning the reductions will severely affect aid programmes worldwide.

USA

UN aid agencies slash jobs amid US funding cuts, officials say

The cuts to the UN agencies underscore the impact of President Donald Trump's decision to pull the US back from its position as the world’s single largest aid donor.

Myanmar

Myanmar earthquake survivors in dire need of aid, UN warns

At least 3,770 people were killed by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on 28 March, with 5,106 injured and 106 still missing.

World News

Why a 22-year-old German is risking his life for Ukraine

Despite the dangers, Ruben Mawick feels obliged to help in Ukraine. From evacuations to life-threatening missions: his commitment shows the tireless solidarity that war evokes.

Libya

Libya cracks down on 10 NGOs providing aid to migrants

The Internal Security Agency said the organisations were also suspected of money laundering because they avoided transparency in how financial transfers are made for their projects.

USA

Millions will die due to latest US food aid cuts, UN warns

The World Food Programme said that the Trump administration had axed funding for life-saving schemes in 14 impoverished countries — despite previously pledging to spare vital aid.

Israel

Israel criticised after it bars flow of aid and goods into Gaza

Trucks carrying aid were sent back to Egypt on Sunday after Israel decided to stop the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza.

World News

Israel announces it's stopping all goods, aid from entering Gaza

Israel said on Sunday it is stopping the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip, but it was not immediately clear if the supply of aid has been completely halted.

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Aid enters Gaza through Rafah as Palestinians struggle to access supplies

Aid continues to enter Gaza but many Palestinians struggle to access supplies. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas may end on Saturday, with no clear next steps.