UNRWA
Israel Urges India to Designate Hamas as Terrorist Group Due to Growing LeT Connections and Regional Security Concerns
Dec 07, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Israel has called on India to formally designate Hamas as a terrorist organization, citing growing operational connections between Hamas and Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Israeli officials warn that these relationships, along with Iran's proxy networks, pose significant security threats to both nations. Israel designated LeT as a terrorist group in 2023 and seeks reciprocal action from India, while also raising concerns about Iran's expanding influence in Africa, particularly Sudan.
ICJ Rules: Israel Must Allow UNRWA to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
Oct 23, 2025 03:03 am CST
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must allow UNRWA to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza, stating the country is obligated to facilitate UN relief efforts despite Israel's ban on the agency since March. The court found Gaza's population "inadequately supplied" and rejected Israel's claims of Hamas infiltration as unsubstantiated, amidst an ongoing ceasefire in a conflict that has claimed over 68,000 Palestinian lives.
Sexual Exploitation in Gaza: Women Forced to Exchange Intimacy for Aid Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Sep 30, 2025 02:14 pm CST
As Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens, vulnerable women report being sexually exploited by men promising food, medicine, and employment. Six women shared their experiences with AP, describing how local men, some affiliated with aid organizations, solicited sexual interactions in exchange for essential resources. Aid groups acknowledge the problem but face challenges documenting cases due to displacement, limited connectivity, and cultural taboos surrounding sexual misconduct.