Former foreign minister Shireen Mazari has strongly criticised the proposed “International Stabilisation Force” for Gaza, warning that it risks undermining international law and Pakistan’s long-standing principled position on Palestine. Read More: UN-led stabilization force may deploy in Gaza next month Writing on the issue, she argued that the plan, initially floated by former US president Donald Trump and later […]
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Gazans fear displacement as ‘Yellow Line’ emerges under bombardment
Residents in southern Gaza’s Khan Yunis say renewed Israeli bombardment has shattered a fragile calm and intensified fears of forced displacement along the so-called Yellow Line. The demarcation, established under a ceasefire, has increasingly come to symbolise a new and uncertain border for Palestinians living nearby. Read More: Lahore’s Yellow line going underground soon In villages east […]
US welcomes Pakistan’s offer to join Gaza stabilisation force
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s offer to participate in the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza. While he stopped short of confirming a firm troop commitment, Rubio said Pakistan’s potential involvement is “key” to the operation. Read More: Pakistan ‘key’ to Gaza force, US says but […]
Over 1,000 patients die waiting in Gaza: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that over 1,000 patients have died while waiting for urgent medical evacuation from Gaza since July 2024. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more than 10,600 patients, including 5,600 children, were evacuated during the conflict. He warned that many more remain trapped in Gaza without access to critical healthcare. […]
Gaza aid at risk as UN warns of Israeli delays
The United Nations and aid groups warned Israel’s policies could collapse humanitarian efforts in Gaza. A vague and politicised registration process has left millions in aid stuck outside the strip. Without intervention, dozens of international groups face de-registration by December 31, forcing closure within 60 days. The UN and over 200 aid agencies said INGOs […]
Severe cold and flooding kill 17 in Gaza
Severe cold and flooding have worsened the plight of millions of displaced Palestinians in Gaza, killing 17 people, including four children. Aid agencies warn that Israeli restrictions are blocking delivery of emergency shelters and life-saving assistance in the besieged area. Continuous rain has flooded around 90% of temporary shelters, leaving displaced families exposed to harsh […]
Winter storms deepen Gaza humanitarian crisis
Severe winter storms are worsening conditions for hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza, as aid agencies warn that Israeli restrictions continue to block lifesaving shelter supplies across the territory. The United Nations confirmed tents, blankets, and essential supplies are ready to enter Gaza, but border restrictions are preventing delivery. In Gaza City’s Shati […]
Heavy rain deepens humanitarian crisis in Gaza
GAZA/THE HAGUE: Authorities in Gaza warned on Monday that more war-damaged buildings could collapse due to heavy rain, worsening conditions in the already devastated enclave. The weather has also hampered efforts to recover bodies still trapped beneath rubble. Read More: Winter rains drown Palestinian refugee shelters in Gaza At least 12 people were killed on Friday when two […]
UN-led stabilization force may deploy in Gaza next month
U.S. officials have indicated that an international stabilization force could be deployed in Gaza under UN authority, potentially starting next month. The force would include international troops, but it remains unclear how Hamas would be disarmed. According to two U.S. officials speaking to Reuters, a U.S. two-star general is being considered to lead the force, […]
Palestinians ‘face another layer of misery’ as storm batters Gaza: UN
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Thursday that harsh weather conditions worsened the suffering of Palestinian people in the war-torn Gaza Strip. “People who had already lost everything & need everything face another layer of misery,” UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said in a statement on US social media company X. Storm Byron, […]