Tag: Humanitarian Crisis

Ben Stiller, inspired by his Jewish upbringing and work as a UN goodwill ambassador, penned an op-ed calling for an end to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, condemning terrorism and antisemitism, advocating for a two-state solution, and emphasizing the need for peace and safety for both Palestinians and Israelis.
Amidst a heated debate over aid to Gaza, international agencies and governments have accused Israel of not doing enough to ensure Palestinians in Gaza receive food and aid, with warnings of potential famine.
The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, along with Hamas leaders, for war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the conflict in Gaza.
A US State Department report highlighted credible violations of international law by Israel in its conflict with Hamas but advised against cutting defense aid to Israel, citing steps taken to minimize harm to civilians amid the challenges of fighting a group embedded among civilians in Gaza.
Israel successfully defended against Iran's attack with the help of allies like the U.S., Britain, and France.
The author reflects on his recent visit to Israel post-10/7, where he engaged with Israeli cabbies and locals affected by the conflict, such as relatives of hostages and displaced residents.
Following an Israeli military strike on World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza that drew international criticism, a range of Jewish groups are now showing increased interest in aiding Gaza.
The recent Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza, including staff from World Central Kitchen, has prompted Israeli leaders to express deep regret and implement policy changes to better protect humanitarian workers, following international outcry and pressure, including from President Joe Biden.
Chef Jose Andres, founder of World Central Kitchen, is calling on Israel and the Jewish people to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza following the deaths of seven aid workers in an IDF strike.
In this article, the author reflects on living among Israelis during wartime, sharing observations like the minimal coverage of suffering in Gaza in Israeli media compared to international news.
The text discusses the ongoing military operations in Gaza led by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in response to Hamas-led terror attacks.
Dozens of Palestinians died in a stampede during an aid distribution in Gaza City, with many injured, including some reportedly shot by IDF soldiers.
In the discussion about Israel's military campaign in Rafah, the last Hamas stronghold in Gaza, there is a debate on whether Israel should invade.
The article argues that the United States should stop vetoing ceasefire resolutions and instead condition its support for Israel on securing an actual and lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
The text discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and emphasizes that blaming Israel for it is unjustified.
The author argues that the conventional wisdom of bipartisan support for Israel in the US has unraveled, and it is time to assign Republicans their fair share of the blame.
"Voices From the Tunnels" is a secret exhibit that recreates the Gaza tunnels where 136 hostages are being held.
Israeli officials and American Jewish leaders are divided over Qatar's role in hostage diplomacy.
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.
Abeer Ayyoub, a Palestinian journalist who now lives in Istanbul, is seeking help for her sister, Yasmine, who wants to leave Gaza.
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen is emerging as a leader of the progressive Senate bloc critical of Israeli policy.
The ongoing assault on Gaza by Israel not only has devastating effects in terms of physical destruction but also poses a significant threat to public health.
As the war in Gaza continues, there is a growing chorus of voices within the Palestinian enclave criticizing Hamas, the ruling regime.
Israeli lawmakers from the ruling Likud party and the liberal opposition Yesh Atid party have authored an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal advocating for the permanent transfer of Palestinians out of Gaza as a supposed humanitarian solution.