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At least 25 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals say

According to staff at the Shifa hospital, most of the victims were killed by gunfire as they waited for aid trucks close to the Zikim crossing with Israel.

Gaza

At least 85 seeking aid killed in Gaza, officials say

Gaza’s population of more than 2 million Palestinians are in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, now relying largely on the limited aid allowed into the territory. Many people have been displaced multiple times.

World News

Israeli troops open fire on Palestinians headed to GHF hub, killing 32

The latest attacks come as US, Qatar-led ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas appear to stall due to disagreements over Israel’s continued presence and Hamas’ future in the Strip.

Gaza

At least 20 killed in stampede at aid site in Gaza, US group says

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accused Hamas of fomenting panic and spreading misinformation that led to the violence, but provided no evidence.

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Gaza

Dozens killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes, authorities say

The Israeli military admitted that one of the reported deadly strikes had been caused by 'a technical malfunction in the munition', missing the intended target.

Europe in Motion

How have cuts to humanitarian aid impacted the sector?

The humanitarian aid sector is reliant on a relatively small number of large donor, rendering it vulnerable to shocks.

Health news

Millions will die if US funding to fight HIV is not replaced, UN warns

US cuts could lead to four million AIDS-related deaths by 2029, according to UN officials.

Gaza

US contractors claim colleagues fired at Palestinians seeking aid

Two contractors employed by UG Solutions spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity as they were revealing their employers’ internal operations.

Gaza

At least 25 killed after Israeli army opens fire near Gaza aid trucks

The Israeli military fired near Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza, killing 25 and wounding 146.

Europe News

EU review indicates Israel breached human rights in Gaza

A review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement has found "indications" that Israel breached its human rights obligations with actions in Gaza.

Gaza

At least 51 killed in Gaza near aid distribution point, hospitals say

Local hospitals reported that Israeli forces carried out an air strike on a nearby home before opening fire toward the crowd in the southern city of Khan Younis.

Egypt

Egypt stops activists marching to Gaza to draw attention to aid crisis

Egypt says its side of the Rafah crossing remains open, but access to the Strip has been blocked since Israel seized the Palestinian side as part of its war with Hamas.

Gaza

Hamas attacks GHF bus in Gaza killing five, US-backed charity says

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation condemned the attack on Wednesday night, calling it a heinous act, and stating it feared there may be hostages.

Tunisia

Convoy sets off for Gaza from Tunisia to protest Israeli blockade

The convoy of buses and cars plans to traverse Tunisia, Libya and Egypt before reaching Rafah, the border crossing with Egypt that has remained largely closed since Israel's military took control of the Gaza side in May 2024.

World News

Thunberg and others on seized boat will be deported home, Israel says

Israeli forces seized the Gaza-bound Madleen early on Monday morning. Aid found onboard will be distributed to the Strip, authorities said.

Israel

Israel will prevent Freedon Flotilla's Madleen reaching Gaza

The Madleen is nearing Gaza's territorial waters.

World News

Gaza aid vessel rescues four Libyan migrants in Mediterranean

Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is among the 12 activists aboard the Madleen which departed Sicily on Sunday on a mission that aims to break the sea blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid.

World News

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest

Reduced aid funding threatens the lives of women and girls worldwide as many NGOs that support them predict they will be forced to shut down soon.

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At least 27 killed near Gaza aid site in third incident this week

At least 27 people were killed on Tuesday after Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution point in Rafah, according to Palestinian health officials.

Italy

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza

Activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other people have set sail for Gaza on board a flotilla. The group aims to bring in some aid and raise “international awareness” of the situation in the enclave.