Tag: Humanitarian Aid

Vice President Kamala Harris, in a shift from the Biden administration's previous stance, called for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza to address the extensive suffering in the region.
Rabbi Marc Katz reflects on the recent events in Gaza where over 100 Palestinians were killed trying to obtain food from an aid convoy.
Six U.S. House Democrats, including Rosa DeLauro, raised concerns about Prime Minister Netanyahu's alleged disregard for Palestinian lives during a recent visit to Israel organized by J Street.
The article discusses the tragic situation in Gaza where over 100 people have died while seeking food aid.
Rabbi Donniel Hartman discusses the moral complexities Israel faces in times of conflict, emphasizing the dangers of embracing unwavering belief in its own morality.
In the midst of Ukraine's ongoing war, Ukrainian Jews, like 17-year-old Sonia Bunina, continue to show resilience and determination.
The head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Martin Griffiths, sparked outrage from Israel when he stated in a TV interview that Hamas is not a terrorist organization but a political movement.
This article discusses the differing visions of the endgame of the ongoing conflict in Israel between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government, and those Israelis who are calling for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
Israel is currently facing a multitude of complex challenges, including dealing with Hamas in Gaza, threats from Hezbollah on its northern border, and broader regional security concerns.
The article discusses the dilemma Israel faces in simultaneously aiming to destroy Hamas and secure the return of Israeli hostages held by the group.
President Joe Biden has announced that the United States will condition defense assistance on not impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid, addressing a point of tension between the US and Israeli governments during the Gaza war.
The article discusses the recent shift in the Israeli mindset following the reminder of the mortal danger posed by neighboring enemies.
A recent intelligence report has alleged that 12 UNRWA employees were involved in an attack, prompting nine Western nations to suspend their funding to the agency.
UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, has a unique mission of serving Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
The United States and other countries withholding funds from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) for humanitarian aid in Gaza is condemned as unconscionable.
In this episode of "Home Front" by Mishpacha Magazine, the discussion revolves around UNRWA's consistent promotion of hatred, with its humanitarian aid being used as a platform for spreading vile rhetoric.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on the South Africa v. Israel case, which alleged that Israel committed acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
The United States has suspended funding for the main relief agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, following allegations that some of its staffers were involved in the October 7 massacres in Israel.
The United States has temporarily halted payments to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) due to allegations that 12 of its employees participated in a Hamas attack on Israel.
Israeli civilians in Tel Aviv are reluctant to acknowledge the impending ruling by the International Court of Justice on genocide charges brought against Israel by South Africa.
This article discusses the challenges faced by humanitarian workers in Gaza as they try to provide aid in the midst of the ongoing conflict.
The Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA) for Gaza, a division of COGAT (the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories), is working tirelessly to ensure the humanitarian needs of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip are met, despite claims that Israel is not doing enough.
MK Amit Halevi argues that Israel's current military strategy will not lead to victory but instead result in a never-ending guerrilla war of attrition.
MK Amit Halevi, a member of the Knesset's National Security Committee, argues that Israel's current military strategy will not lead to victory and will instead result in a prolonged guerilla war.
Since the Israeli war in October, conditions in the Gaza Strip have worsened, with residents facing hunger and starvation and struggling to find food and clean water.