WASHINGTON – The United States is considering a new proposal to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza that could replace the contentious U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), according to a draft plan reviewed by Reuters. The initiative aims to expand and streamline relief efforts in the war-torn enclave, where a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas […]
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WHO evacuates 41 critical patients from Gaza
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday announced it had led the medical evacuation of 41 critically ill patients and 145 companions from Gaza, amid growing international concern over the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn enclave. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on X that around 15,000 Gazan patients are still […]
Bleeding Gaza
The latest condemnation issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office against Israel’s renewed bombardment of Gaza is not a mere diplomatic formality. It is a necessary, pointed intervention in a crisis that has laid bare the failure of global institutions to uphold even the most basic tenets of international law. As Gaza bleeds, so too does the […]
ICJ orders Israel to allow aid, meet Gaza’s basic needs
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Wednesday that Israel must ensure basic needs are met for Gaza’s civilians. The court said Israel, as an occupying power, must not block essential supplies and aid to the population. Judges also emphasized Israel’s duty to support relief work by the United Nations and its agencies, especially […]
UAE in talks to send security forces to Gaza, says Presidential Adviser
The United Arab Emirates is discussing the possibility of sending security forces to Gaza. Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash confirmed this in an interview on Wednesday. These discussions are still ongoing and involve multiple international stakeholders. Gargash said the move aims to support stability in the war-torn region. He stressed that restoring security is key to […]
FM Dar, Saudi minister join forces to push for Gaza stability
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call to discuss the escalating situation in Gaza and the wider region. The Foreign Office confirmed that the conversation took place late Tuesday night. Both leaders reviewed recent developments in Gaza and Palestine and emphasized the importance of continuing close […]
US steps up diplomacy after Israeli strikes shake Gaza truce
US envoys met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday aiming to corral Israel and Hamas to get the Gaza ceasefire plan back on track after an explosion of violence over the weekend that threatened to derail the week-old truce. Israel and Hamas have both recommitted to the ceasefire plan pushed by US President Donald […]
Israel Resumes Gaza Ceasefire After Deadly Strikes Kill 26
The Israeli military announced on Sunday that the ceasefire in Gaza has resumed after a deadly exchange that killed two Israeli soldiers and prompted a wave of retaliatory airstrikes, leaving at least 26 Palestinians dead. The strikes hit several areas, including a former school sheltering displaced families in Nuseirat, according to local health officials. US […]
A father returns from Israeli detention to find Gaza and his family shattered
Amid the joy of being released after 20 months of suffering in Israeli prisons, Mohammed Abu Moussa could tell something was wrong. Descending from the bus that brought him and other released Palestinian detainees to Gaza last week, the 45-year-old medical technician was reunited with his wife and two young children. But when he asked […]
Alkhidmat launches ‘Rebuild Gaza’ initiative
Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan has announced the launch of its nationwide humanitarian initiative titled ‘Rebuild Gaza’, aimed at restoring essential infrastructure and supporting the rehabilitation of Palestinian families affected by prolonged conflict and devastation in Gaza. Speaking on the occasion, Alkhidmat leadership said the organisation considers it a moral duty to stand with the people of […]