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Assistance drop destroys tent camp in Gaza
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Humanitarian aid airdropped into Gaza has destroyed several tents in a camp for displaced Palestinians, according to footage shared online, fueling criticism from human rights groups that say the method should only be used as a last...
Oxfam reaction to Israel's decision to take control of Gaza City
Oxfam
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August 8, 2025
Reacting to today's announcement of the Israeli cabinet's decision to take direct military control of Gaza City, Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam's Policy Lead in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, said: "This decision marks a dangerous escalation in the...
The current Israeli-Palestinian nightmare is a result of multiple failures of leadership
Middle East Institute
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August 7, 2025
The unresolved crises unfolding on the Israeli-Palestinian front — a growing humanitarian disaster inside of the Gaza Strip, the horrific images of emaciated Israelis held hostage by terrorists in the coastal strip, and ongoing tensions in...
Erdogan Applauds Starmer’s Palestine Remarks
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday extended his congratulations to British Prime Minister Starmer for his recent remarks concerning the recognition of the state of Palestine. According to the Turkish Communications...
UN Reports Israel Killed 1,500 Gaza Aid Seekers Since May
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Since May, approximately 1,500 individuals in Gaza have lost their lives while attempting to obtain humanitarian assistance, according to a UN report released Monday. Farhan Haq, the UN deputy spokesperson, told reporters, “The Office for...
Erdogan calls on international community to take urgent action to secure immediate ceasefire in Gaza
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday called on the international community to take urgent action to secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and ensure the swift delivery of humanitarian aid. Speaking at a trilateral summit in...
UK Declares Recognizing Palestine in September
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom declared on Tuesday its intention to officially recognize Palestine in September, should Israel fail to make "substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza." Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, "I can confirm...
Scottish Parties Demand Unconditional Palestine Recognition
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Two major political movements in Scotland, the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the Scottish Greens, have urged for an "irreversible" and "unconditional" acknowledgment of Palestine's statehood. They also insisted that this recognition...
Israel Releases Two Australians After Intercepting Gaza Aid Vessel
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Two Australian citizens detained by Israeli forces while aboard a humanitarian vessel en route to Gaza have been released, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition confirmed Wednesday. The vessel, named Handala, was intercepted by Israeli forces...
UK Slams Israel’s Gaza Aid Blockade as “Affront” to UN
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the UK forcefully criticized Israel over its stringent controls on humanitarian aid reaching Gaza’s desperate population, labeling these measures a blatant violation of the United Nations charter. Foreign Secretary David Lammy...
UK Decries Israel's Gaza Aid Restrictions
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom issued a strong condemnation of Israel on Tuesday over its limitations on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, where residents face severe hunger. The British government described the restrictive actions as an "affront" to...
Israel Criticizes UK’s Plan to Recognize Palestine
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has dismissed the United Kingdom’s recent declaration to formally recognize a Palestinian state by September unless Tel Aviv undertakes “substantive steps to end the appalling situation” in Gaza. The Israeli authorities described...
U.S. Senator Signals Change in Israel’s Gaza Tactics
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Lindsey Graham indicated Sunday that the Israeli military is preparing to adopt "a change in tactics" in its ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. Addressing NBC News' Kristen Welker, Graham emphasized that the focus has shifted...
UN declares more than 87 percent of Gaza Strip under Israeli military orders, militarized zones
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations reported on Monday that 87.7% of the Gaza Strip falls within Israeli militarized zones, displacement orders, or areas where both overlap, severely restricting the movement of approximately 2.1 million residents. UN...
UN states more than 87 percent of Gaza Strip under Israeli army commands
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations announced on Monday that 87.7% of the Gaza Strip falls within Israeli militarized zones, displacement orders, or areas where these overlap. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, citing the Office for the Coordination of...
Australian Premier: Israel’s Gaza Aid Blockade Clearly Violates International Law
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sharply criticized Israel for violating international law by blocking aid to Gaza’s civilians, according to a media report on Sunday. During an interview on a program, Albanese condemned the...
Erdogan, Macron Discuss Gaza Crisis
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) In a telephone conversation held on Sunday, Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the escalating humanitarian emergency in Gaza, along with the potential avenues for achieving peace in the...
World Humanitarian Day: UN chief calls for safety of aid workers
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On World Humanitarian Day, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised aid workers for their critical role in supporting people affected by war and natural disasters, while stressing the urgent need to safeguard their safety. He noted...
Deputy Alvin Botes: African Ambassadors Corp
South African Government
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August 20, 2025
Theme: “Global Initiative to Galvanise Political Support and Commitments to International Humanitarian Law” Tuesday, 19 August 2025, Pretoria Salutations HE Ambassador Salih Omar Abdu, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in South Africa and Ambassador of...
Oxfam at World Water Week 2025: Confronting the Escalating Global Water Crisis
Oxfam
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August 19, 2025
Oxfam water and climate experts will be at the World Water Week in Stockholm (24-28 August) speaking to a number of issues including water insecurity in climate-vulnerable regions, the weaponization of water in conflict zones, water governance...