Gaza humanitarian crisis
UN and Red Cross Call for Opening All Gaza Crossings to Address Severe Humanitarian Crisis
Oct 14, 2025 07:58 pm CST
The United Nations and Red Cross are urgently calling for all Gaza crossings to be opened to deliver 190,000 metric tonnes of waiting humanitarian aid as the region faces a declared famine affecting 500,000 people. Despite the fragile ceasefire under Trump's plan, infrastructure challenges and accusations between Israel and Hamas continue to complicate aid delivery to the war-torn Palestinian territory.
Palestine Envoy Urges India to Lead Gaza Reconstruction Efforts: "If Not India, Who?"
Oct 10, 2025 06:26 pm CST
Palestine's Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh appeals to New Delhi to leverage its unique diplomatic position and relationship with Israel to end Gaza's humanitarian crisis and lead reconstruction efforts. The envoy highlights India's moral authority as a champion of the Global South while providing a detailed account of the civilian suffering in Gaza and calling for a sustainable two-state solution that ensures security for Palestinians.
Trump's Gaza Peace Plan: Ceasefire, Hostage Release, and Humanitarian Aid Framework Agreed by Israel and Hamas
Oct 10, 2025 04:51 pm CST
Israel and Hamas have formally accepted President Donald Trump's "Comprehensive End of Gaza War" peace plan, establishing a framework for immediate ceasefire, phased withdrawal of Israeli forces, release of all hostages, and full-scale humanitarian aid access to Gaza under international supervision.
Israel Approves Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Plan: Path to Peace and Hostage Release After Two Years of Conflict
Oct 10, 2025 07:25 am CST
Israel's Cabinet has approved President Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza, potentially ending a devastating two-year war that has claimed over 67,000 Palestinian lives and left dozens of hostages in captivity. The agreement outlines hostage releases, prisoner exchanges, Israeli military withdrawal from most of Gaza, and humanitarian aid delivery, though questions remain about Hamas disarmament and Gaza's future governance. The deal represents the closest the parties have come to peace since the October 7, 2023 attack that triggered the conflict.
Nelson Mandela's Grandson Returns to South Africa After Detention and Deportation from Gaza Aid Flotilla
Oct 08, 2025 09:37 pm CST
Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, has returned to South Africa after being detained for six days in an Israeli prison following his participation in a Gaza aid flotilla. He recounted his experience while emphasizing that it paled in comparison to the daily struggles faced by Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict.
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Humanitarian Flotilla in Mediterranean, Detains 145 International Activists
Oct 08, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Israeli forces intercepted a nine-vessel flotilla attempting to break the Gaza naval blockade, detaining 145 international activists including doctors, politicians, and European lawmakers. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition was carrying humanitarian supplies amid growing international criticism of Israel's Gaza campaign. This follows last week's larger interception of 450 activists, including Greta Thunberg, which sparked international protests. Turkey condemned the action as "piracy" in international waters while Israel defended the blockade as legally necessary.
Hamas-Israel Hostage Exchange Progresses Amid Ongoing Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations
Oct 08, 2025 04:35 pm CST
Hamas and Israel have exchanged lists of hostages and prisoners for a potential swap deal as negotiations continue in Egypt. The talks, supported by US mediators and regional leaders, focus on implementing President Trump's 20-point peace initiative. Both sides maintain differing demands while Israel's military campaign continues, causing significant humanitarian impact across Gaza.
Trump Announces "Real Chance" for Gaza Peace Deal as Israel Commemorates October 7 Anniversary
Oct 08, 2025 06:53 am CST
US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about ending the Gaza conflict through his 20-point peace plan as Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks. The ongoing negotiations in Egypt involve a proposed ceasefire, hostage releases, and Hamas disarmament while Netanyahu remains committed to eliminating Hamas completely. With over 67,000 Palestinians killed and 47 Israeli hostages still in captivity, international pressure for resolution continues to mount.
Israel Marks Second Anniversary of October 7 Attack as Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations Continue
Oct 07, 2025 01:05 pm CST
Israel commemorates the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack while peace negotiations take place in Egypt under a US-proposed plan. After two years of conflict that has claimed over 67,000 Palestinian lives and left 47 Israeli hostages still in captivity, both sides face international pressure to reach a ceasefire agreement as President Trump urges negotiators to "move fast" toward resolution.
Hamas and Israel Begin Peace Negotiations in Egypt Under Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Proposal
Oct 07, 2025 05:50 am CST
Hamas and Israeli delegations have commenced indirect peace talks in Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh, working through mediators to negotiate a ceasefire and prisoner exchange under President Trump's peace proposal. The negotiations aim to end the nearly two-year Gaza conflict that has claimed over 67,000 Palestinian lives and seeks the release of 47 remaining hostages held in Gaza since the October 2023 attack.