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Delays in delivering aid to northern Gaza are caused by repeated denials.

According to the newest update from OCHA, the rate of Israel’s access denials this month has significantly worsened compared to December. The update was released on Wednesday evening. During the first ten days of January, only 3 out of the…

South Africa has accused Israel of committing “genocidal conduct” at the International Court of Justice. The accusations were made in regards to the situation in Gaza.

The recent event occurred during the continued and extensive bombing by Israel in the Gaza Strip as a reaction to terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7th. These attacks resulted in 1,200 Israeli and foreign citizens being killed in southern…

The Security Council firmly denounces the Houthi assaults on ships in the Red Sea.

Initially, Russia put forward three changes to the preliminary wording, but they were ultimately rejected, clearing the path for a ballot on the resolution. The outcome saw 11 votes in favor, none against, and four countries choosing to abstain: China,…

The denial of aid missions poses a new danger to Gaza’s hospitals, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Despite recent accounts of increased bombing and fighting throughout the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, OCHA stated that they have been denied access to the Central Drug Store in Gaza City and Al Awda Hospital in Jabalya on five separate occasions…

The Security Council convenes to discuss US veto on Gaza issue at the General Assembly.

Cheikh Niang, the Vice President of the Assembly from Senegal, presided over the General Assembly Hall and read a statement on behalf of President Dennis Francis. United Nations Cheikh Niang, Vice President of the General Assembly, presides over the Emergency…

The World Health Organization cautions that while aid is finally reaching Gaza, it is insufficient and overdue.

Dr Rik Peeperkorn, the WHO Representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, stated that even without a ceasefire, it is expected that humanitarian corridors would be functioning in a more consistent manner than they currently are. However, this is not the…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about another hospital in Gaza that is currently experiencing severe shortages. This is part of the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

The UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on Sunday for the central Gaza region. They stated that medics at the only hospital in Deir al Balah governorate were forced to stop their life-saving and essential work due to…

The shipping industry is being warned about potential rough seas in 2024 due to war and weather conditions.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA —  The recent conflicts in the Red Sea have caused major disruptions for international shipping companies, but this is not the only challenge they are currently dealing with as the year 2024 begins. Major companies such as…

Since the start of the war, the World Health Organization has reported almost 600 instances of violence targeting healthcare facilities in Gaza and the West Bank.

The recorded number of fatalities from healthcare attacks by the World Health Organization (WHO) is 613. Christian Lindmeier, a spokesperson for WHO, expressed disapproval of the ongoing violence and bombings. He stated that the constant restriction of humanitarian aid and…

The situation in Gaza worsens as United Nations aid convoys encounter delays and challenges.

The latest update from the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) regarding the worsening conditions for 1.9 million displaced individuals in the Gaza Strip attributed the lack of distribution beyond Wadi Gaza to delays, denials, and ongoing…