Aid has been delivered to the devastated northern region of Gaza, while the UN leader praises the ceasefire extension as a sign of progress.
According to a statement from the office of the UN Secretary-General, this assistance is only a small fraction of the immense needs of 1.7 million individuals who have been forced to leave their homes. The Secretary-General has emphasized the urgent…
Trauma, stress, and sadness are deeply ingrained in Gaza.
During a ceasefire in Gaza, Mr. Elder spoke with families and their children amidst the aftermath of weeks of intense violence, resulting in numerous casualties and the displacement of 1.7 million Palestinians. On October 7th, the violence began when Hamas…
The United Nations has verified that additional assistance is being delivered to Gaza as the temporary ceasefire remains in place.
The freight included food, water and emergency medical supplies. Eleven ambulances, 3 coaches and a flatbed were delivered to Al Shifa hospital to be used to assist with evacuations. On Saturday, an additional 200 trucks were sent from Nitzana, and 187…
On the initial day of the humanitarian ceasefire, the UN provides additional assistance to Gaza.
The population of Gaza exceeds two million, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees provides aid to over a million displaced individuals in 156 facilities throughout the area. On Friday, the United Nations Office for…
The beginning of a ceasefire in Gaza brings optimism for a break from conflict and the ability to reach those in need, according to humanitarian representatives from the United Nations.
They repeated their requests for entry into all areas of the war-torn region, where the number of deaths approached 15,000 and numerous displaced individuals were forced to sleep on the streets. The spokesperson for the UN’s humanitarian affairs coordination office…
As a potential ceasefire in Gaza approaches, the United Nations relief teams are prepared to increase their assistance efforts.
Media sources have stated that discussions are currently taking place regarding the Israel-Hamas deal for a four-day break in fighting and the release of hostages held by the Palestinian armed group since their terror attacks on October 7. It is…
Gaza: UN welcomes deal for pause in fighting, hostage-release pact
Mr. Guterres stated, through a statement from his spokesperson Farhan Haq, that this is a significant move in the correct direction, but there is still a lot of work to be completed. Tor Wennesland, the leading United Nations official in…
Iranian legislators approve legislation to increase the retirement age for men.
TEHRAN, IRAN — According to state media, legislators in Iran have passed a law that raises the retirement age for men to 62 and increases the number of years of work needed to receive a full pension. According to the…
The situation in Gaza: humanitarian organizations caution of a potential increase in child fatalities that could have been prevented.
According to Christian Lindmeier, spokesperson for the UN World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 160 children lose their lives every day, which equates to one child every 10 minutes. The UN Children’s Fund has also expressed concerns about the heightened risk…
WHO warns that the combination of war and health crisis in Gaza is a dangerous situation that could lead to outbreaks of epidemics.
Dr. Mike Ryan from the World Health Organization spoke to reporters at the United Nations building and expressed concern for the safety of numerous children who are caught in the crossfire of ongoing conflict between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces….