humanitarian crisis
Netanyahu Maintains Israel Will Control Gaza Security Despite Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 27, 2025 10:15 am CST
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on maintaining security control in Gaza despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement that includes international forces. While search operations for Israeli hostages continue with Egyptian assistance, Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's sovereignty in determining military actions and which countries can participate in peacekeeping efforts, creating tension with the ceasefire's implementation as humanitarian concerns persist.
Finding Hope Amid Devastation: A Gaza Grandmother's Daily Struggle for Survival After Ceasefire
Oct 26, 2025 09:31 pm CST
A 62-year-old Gaza grandmother, Hiam Muqdad, navigates life with her grandchildren in a makeshift tent among the ruins of their destroyed home following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Despite losing her house and relatives, she maintains a daily routine of gathering water and essentials, creating a semblance of normalcy amid Gaza's devastation where 75% of buildings lie in ruins and 61 million tonnes of debris blanket the territory.
Sudan Crisis Deepens: RSF Claims Capture of Final Army Stronghold in Darfur Region
Oct 26, 2025 09:05 pm CST
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have claimed the capture of the army headquarters in El-Fasher, potentially gaining control of the last major urban center in Darfur. This development marks a significant shift in Sudan's two-year conflict that has killed tens of thousands and displaced nearly 12 million people, while leaving 260,000 civilians trapped in El-Fasher without humanitarian aid or food supplies.
Yemeni Model Entisar al-Hammadi Finally Released After 5-Year Imprisonment by Houthi Rebels
Oct 26, 2025 08:30 pm CST
After nearly five years in detention, Yemeni-Ethiopian model Entisar al-Hammadi has been freed from imprisonment by Yemen's Houthi rebels. Arrested in 2021 on disputed charges of prostitution and drug abuse, the 23-year-old model suffered deteriorating health and alleged abuse during her detention, highlighting ongoing human rights concerns in Houthi-controlled regions of war-torn Yemen.
UN Emphasizes Vital Gaza Ceasefire for Humanitarian Aid Delivery: "Only Way to Save Lives"
Oct 21, 2025 07:30 pm CST
The United Nations stresses the critical importance of maintaining the Gaza ceasefire to facilitate essential food aid delivery, with the World Food Programme having transported over 6,700 tonnes of supplies since the truce began. Despite progress in distribution efforts, significant challenges remain as Gazans operate in "survival mode" amid fears of a ceasefire collapse.
Rafah Border Crossing: Critical Lifeline for Gaza Remains Closed Despite International Pressure
Oct 20, 2025 08:19 pm CST
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, essential for humanitarian aid delivery and civilian movement, remains closed under Israeli control despite being a key component of the US-brokered ceasefire plan. This critical access point, which briefly reopened in January, faces ongoing delays while humanitarian conditions in Gaza deteriorate as aid trucks await permission to enter through alternative crossings.
Gaza's Banking Crisis: Palestinians Face Empty Bank Vaults Despite Reopenings During Ceasefire
Oct 20, 2025 12:54 am CST
Following a brief ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, banks in Gaza reopened only to reveal a devastating reality: no cash remains available for desperate Palestinians. Despite long queues at Bank of Palestine branches, residents found themselves unable to access funds needed for basic necessities, highlighting the severe financial crisis gripping the region after months of conflict and economic isolation.
British High Commissioner Draws Personal Connection Between Northern Ireland and Gaza Peace Process at NDTV Summit
Oct 17, 2025 03:39 pm CST
British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron shared meaningful insights on the Gaza conflict at the NDTV World Summit 2025, drawing parallels with her Northern Irish heritage. She emphasized that a ceasefire marks only the beginning of a complex peace journey, highlighting critical humanitarian needs and expressing cautious hope for lasting peace while acknowledging implementation challenges ahead.
Hamas Conducts Public Executions in Gaza as Trump Demands Disarmament: Ceasefire Tensions Escalate
Oct 15, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza through public executions of alleged collaborators, while President Trump demands the group disarm or face forceful intervention. The militant group's power struggle with local armed factions threatens the fragile ceasefire with Israel as Netanyahu insists on complete dismantlement of Hamas before ending the conflict.
Zohran Mamdani Calls for Justice as Israeli Hostages Released: Highlights Need to End Palestinian Occupation
Oct 14, 2025 03:43 pm CST
NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani has called for an end to Palestinian occupation while acknowledging the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. As the ceasefire brings hope for reconstruction in Gaza, Mamdani criticized U.S. taxpayer funding of the conflict that has killed over 67,800 Palestinians and 1,100 Israelis, emphasizing that lasting peace requires justice and dignity for all people in the region.