Gaza civil defence agency said Israeli strikes on Thursday killed seven people in the Palestinian territory, including four children, despite a ceasefire that has largely held since October. A drone strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in southern Gaza, killing four, including three children, agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal said. Read More: Israeli strike kills five […]
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UNRWA fires 571 staff amid financial crisis
GENEVA: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) said on Wednesday that a severe financial crisis has forced it to terminate 571 employees outside Gaza. The affected staff had previously worked in the Gaza Strip but had left the territory following the outbreak of conflict in October 2023. Read More: UN […]
Doctors Without Borders risks deregistration in Gaza
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF) expects to be barred from operating in Gaza after missing Israel’s December 31 deadline to comply with new registration rules for international relief agencies. Israeli authorities say the measures are intended to prevent Hamas from exploiting humanitarian aid, but MSF warns the move would cut off life-saving […]
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 […]
Pakistan sends 200 tons of aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
Pakistan has dispatched an additional 200 tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. The relief shipment includes tents, blankets, quilts, mosquito nets, camping lamps, mats, life jackets, inflatable boats, medicines, and more. The consignment is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on December 13, 2025, to assist with […]
UN cuts global aid appeal in half amid shrinking donor support
GENEVA – The United Nations has announced a sharply reduced humanitarian aid appeal for 2026, requesting $23 billion—nearly half of what it sought for the current year. The organisation acknowledged a dramatic fall in donor contributions despite global humanitarian needs reaching record levels. Read More: UN slashes global aid appeal amid worst funding crisis in history UN […]
Govt allows humanitarian aid into Afghanistan
Pakistan has authorized the movement of United Nations humanitarian cargo into Afghanistan through the Torkham and Chaman border crossings after nearly 50 days of disruption, according to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce this week. The clearance will apply to consignments from the World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF and the UN Population […]
Pakistan resumes limited transit for UN aid to Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: After nearly two months of halted cross-border cargo movement, Pakistan has begun clearing humanitarian consignments for Afghanistan, marking the first controlled reopening of transit trade since routine trade was suspended in October. The move comes as thousands of vehicles remained stranded at major border crossings. Read More: UN sounds alarm: Thousands in Gaza at risk […]