Hamas October 7 attack
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.
UN Report Finds Evidence of Systematic Torture in Israel Following Hamas Attack: Committee Urges Independent Investigation
Nov 30, 2025 03:02 pm CST
The UN Committee against Torture has released findings condemning both the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, and Israel's disproportionate military response, citing evidence of systematic torture and mistreatment. The report urges Israel to establish an independent commission to investigate allegations, ensure humanitarian aid access to Gaza, and enact specific anti-torture legislation aligned with international standards.
Israeli Military Chief Demands Comprehensive Investigation Into October 7 Hamas Attack Failures
Nov 11, 2025 08:11 am CST
Israel's Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has called for a thorough systemic investigation into the intelligence and operational failures that allowed the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, which killed over 1,200 Israelis. Despite widespread public support for an official state inquiry, Prime Minister Netanyahu's government continues to resist establishing a commission until the Gaza conflict ends, highlighting ongoing political divisions within Israel regarding accountability and the judicial system's role.