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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.
Switzerland to Provide Medical Treatment and Asylum for 20 Injured Children from Gaza
Sep 26, 2025 10:39 pm CST
Switzerland has announced plans to accept around 20 injured children from Gaza for medical treatment as part of a humanitarian initiative coordinated with the World Health Organization. The children will receive specialized care for conditions that cannot be treated locally, while also being processed through the asylum system. This effort comes as Gaza's healthcare system struggles amid the ongoing conflict that has claimed over 65,000 Palestinian lives and left thousands of children with serious medical needs.