Efforts to provide food assistance to the distressed northern Gaza region have not been successful.
The WFP stated that the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) rejected a food convoy consisting of 14 trucks, which was the first attempt since the suspension of deliveries on February 20th, to enter northern Gaza. The convoy was held for three…
by the US A UN human rights expert has denounced the systematic destruction of homes by the US during times of war.
The Special Rapporteur on adequate housing, Balakrishnan Rajagopal, expressed concern about destructive events in Aleppo, Grozny, Mariupol, Myanmar, Sudan, and Gaza, stating that the deliberate destruction of civilian housing and infrastructure during conflicts is a clear violation of international human…
A recent aid mission to North Gaza has raised concerns about the potential for increased infant mortality due to starvation.
Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, reported that WHO and its partners were able to successfully reach (Al) Shifa Hospital in the northern region. They provided essential fuel, life-saving resources…
The UN Special Representative reports that there is ‘substantial and convincing evidence’ that hostages in Gaza have been victims of sexual violence.
Pramila Patten stated in a press release, along with the report, that there is evidence to suggest that ongoing violence, including acts of “cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment,” is being carried out against individuals currently imprisoned by Hamas and other…
The President of the General Assembly denounces the appalling and unacceptable state of affairs in Gaza as “catastrophic, unconscionable, and shameful.”
HIGHLIGHTS On February 20th, the United States’ use of veto was discussed at the General Assembly. The president of the world body expressed that the current state in Gaza is catastrophic, unconscionable, and shameful. The president of the General Assembly…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights cautions that the conflict in Gaza could potentially contribute to a larger crisis in the Middle East.
Volker Türk expressed his worry that in this volatile situation, a small trigger could result in a larger and more widespread conflict, during his speech at the Human Rights Council, the highest human rights assembly within the United Nations. During…
UNICEF cautions that infants in Gaza are gradually dying while the world watches.
In a statement released on Sunday, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Adele Khodr, expressed that our concerns about the deaths of children have unfortunately become a reality. Recent reports state that at least 10 children…
The Security Council emphasizes their previous request for prompt and secure distribution of assistance to Gaza.
Members issued a statement on Saturday expressing their deep concern over reports that “more than 100 individuals lost their lives, with several hundred others sustaining injuries, including gunshot wounds…in an incident involving Israeli forces at a large gathering surrounding a…
Around 9,000 females have lost their lives in the current conflict in Gaza according to the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women.
According to UN Women, approximately 9,000 women have lost their lives at the hands of Israeli forces during the ongoing war that began almost five months ago. However, this number is expected to be even greater given the number of…
Gaza is facing its worst fear of experiencing a famine, as reports emerge that a tenth child has died from starvation.
According to spokesperson Christian Lindmeier of the UN health agency, the official reports from yesterday or this morning stated that another child had been officially recorded as dying from starvation in a hospital. This marks a heartbreaking milestone, as the…