Gaza humanitarian crisis
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Winter Storm Floods Refugee Tent Camps Amid Aid Delivery Failures
Dec 13, 2025 02:53 am CST
Winter storm Byron has brought torrential rain and flooding to Gaza's refugee camps, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis despite two months of ceasefire. Displaced Palestinians, including children and the elderly, struggle with soaked possessions, flooded tents, and deteriorating sanitation as aid organizations report insufficient shelter materials entering the territory. The deluge has collapsed already damaged buildings and triggered thousands of distress calls while concerns mount about disease spread and inadequate winter protection for the vulnerable population.
2025's Most Defining Moments: From Pahalgam Attack to Global Crises Captured in 10 Powerful Images
Dec 08, 2025 01:19 am CST
A comprehensive look at 2025's most significant events through ten powerful photographs that defined the year - from terrorism in Pahalgam and India's military response to space achievements, political confrontations, sports triumphs, and humanitarian crises that shaped our world.
Israel's Rafah Border Reopening Plan: Impact on Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis and Regional Tensions
Dec 04, 2025 10:11 am CST
Israel announces plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing for Palestinians exiting Gaza, offering hope for medical evacuations while highlighting tensions with Egypt over entry restrictions and refugee concerns. The reopening hinges on hostage returns and security clearances, reflecting the complex humanitarian and political challenges in the ongoing conflict.
Hope Amid Ruins: 54 Palestinian Couples Celebrate Mass Wedding in Gaza Despite Ongoing Crisis
Dec 04, 2025 03:06 am CST
In a powerful display of resilience and hope, 54 Palestinian couples celebrated their marriages in a mass wedding ceremony in Khan Yunis, Gaza. Set against a backdrop of war-damaged buildings, the event organized by the Emirati humanitarian Al-Faris Al-Shahim Foundation symbolized Gaza residents' determination to rebuild their lives following the recent US-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas.
Israel Opens Rafah Border Under Ceasefire Agreement Despite Challenges With Hostage Remains
Dec 03, 2025 07:39 pm CST
Israel announces reopening of the Rafah border crossing to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza, adhering to a US-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hamas despite complications with returned hostage remains. The ceasefire plan faces challenges as forensic testing revealed partial remains returned by Hamas don't match the two remaining hostages still in Gaza.
Israel and Hamas Exchange Accusations as 21 Killed in Gaza During Ceasefire Violations
Nov 23, 2025 02:21 am CST
Multiple Israeli airstrikes killed 21 people in Gaza on Saturday as both Israel and Hamas traded accusations of violating the US-brokered ceasefire agreement. The Israeli military claimed it responded after an armed individual crossed the designated Yellow Line, while Hamas called for urgent mediator intervention to stop what it termed escalating violations of the truce that began October 10.
Israel's Gaza Strikes Threaten Fragile Ceasefire as Qatar Warns of Dangerous Escalation
Nov 20, 2025 08:28 pm CST
Fresh Israeli airstrikes killed four people in Gaza on Thursday, including a one-year-old girl, as Qatar warned these attacks threaten to undermine the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. With over 312 Palestinians killed during the supposed truce period, civilians express despair as the conflict shows signs of reigniting despite mediation efforts.
Gaza Palestinians Pay $2,000 Per Seat to Escape War-Torn Region for South Africa Amid Displacement Concerns
Nov 18, 2025 01:11 am CST
Palestinians from Gaza have paid $2,000 per seat to flee to South Africa through an organized evacuation program, raising concerns from South African officials about potential forced displacement. The 130 refugees, including families with children and a cancer patient seeking treatment, arrived in Johannesburg amid ongoing investigations into the legitimacy of their travel arrangements during the devastating Gaza conflict that has claimed over 69,000 Palestinian lives.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Progress: Bodies Exchanged as Tensions Persist in West Bank
Nov 14, 2025 11:09 pm CST
Israel returned 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza as part of the ongoing US-brokered ceasefire agreement, following Hamas' return of Israeli hostage Meny Godard's remains. The exchange continues amid accusations of violations from both sides, while UN officials condemn escalating settler violence in the West Bank where six Palestinian teenagers were recently killed by Israeli forces.
Gaza's Mental Health Crisis: A "Volcano" of War Trauma Emerges Following Truce
Nov 04, 2025 12:54 am CST
Gaza residents face a devastating mental health crisis as psychological trauma surfaces following the recent truce. Palestinian specialists report overwhelming numbers seeking treatment, with children exhibiting widespread symptoms of distress. Despite damaged facilities and limited resources, healthcare workers continue providing essential mental health services to a population of 2.3 million affected by two years of conflict, displacement, and humanitarian crisis.