The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) reports that Hamas has placed bounties on the heads of its workers, including U.S. security personnel and local aid staff, offering monetary rewards for their injury or death. This follows a previous attack by Hamas on GHF workers that resulted in 12 deaths and instances of torture. GHF is calling on the international community to condemn Hamas’ actions and support their aid efforts, which have already distributed nearly 50 million meals. The organization recently received a $30 million funding boost from the U.S. State Department.
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Following allegations of intentional IDF fire on Palestinian civilians at aid distribution sites, Israel’s Military Advocate General initiated an investigation into potential war crimes. This investigation was spurred by claims of deliberate attacks against civilians seeking humanitarian assistance in Gaza. Both the IDF and Prime Minister Netanyahu have rejected the accusations. The probe is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding these incidents.
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In response to requests from Nepal and Sri Lanka, Operation Sindhu, India’s evacuation effort from Iran, has been expanded to include their citizens. Over 500 Indians have already been evacuated via air and land routes. Nepalese and Sri Lankans needing evacuation are urged to contact the Indian Embassy in Tehran via Telegram or the provided emergency numbers. This expansion comes as the Iran-Israel conflict enters its ninth day.
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) recently delivered over 2.8 million meals, a significant contribution that brings their total to an astounding 33 million meals distributed since their inception. This substantial number represents a monumental effort to alleviate hunger in a region grappling with immense hardship. The sheer scale of this undertaking underscores the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Gaza and the GHF’s unwavering commitment to providing sustenance to those in desperate need.
The impact of this aid is profound, particularly when considering the distressing images and stories emerging from the region, such as the heartbreaking video of an elderly man who hadn’t eaten in days.… Continue reading
Indonesia will send 10,000 tons of rice to Palestine via the Indonesian National Armed Forces, aiming for shipment this month. This aid, funded by Indonesian Aid and facilitated by Bulog, addresses the ongoing food crisis in Gaza stemming from Israel’s blockade. The blockade, imposed in March 2025 despite a January ceasefire, has halted humanitarian aid distribution, sparking international disagreement over alternative aid delivery mechanisms. Preparation for the rice shipment is expected to be finalized within three weeks.
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Following the Israeli interception of the Madleen, a Gaza-bound aid vessel carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists, Sweden’s foreign minister declined Thunberg’s request for assistance, citing a surge in consular hotline calls diverting resources from other Swedes needing help abroad. Israel claims all passengers are safe and unharmed, stating the aid will be rerouted through approved channels, while the activists accuse Israel of violating international law. The incident has sparked widespread international condemnation and protests, with various governments called upon to secure the activists’ release and ensure humanitarian access to Gaza. The interception occurred approximately 100 miles from the Gaza coast.
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Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has threatened to use any necessary force to prevent the *Madleen*, a ship carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other activists, from reaching Gaza. The *Madleen*, which departed from Sicily, aims to deliver humanitarian aid and challenge Israel’s sea blockade. Katz’s statement follows a previous failed attempt by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, and comes amidst warnings of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to ongoing conflict and blockades. The activists’ planned arrival in Gaza’s territorial waters is anticipated this coming Sunday.
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Pope Francis bequeathed his 2014 Bethlehem popemobile to Caritas Jerusalem, intending its conversion into a mobile clinic for Gaza’s displaced children. Border closures, particularly the sealed Rafah crossing, currently prevent the equipped vehicle from reaching Gaza. Caritas Jerusalem faces significant hurdles in obtaining permits for aid delivery, further complicated by the chaotic situation and conflicting reports regarding recent aid distribution incidents. The popemobile’s intended humanitarian mission remains stalled due to these ongoing geopolitical obstacles.
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Drone footage released by the IDF depicts armed individuals attacking Palestinian civilians collecting looted humanitarian aid in southern Khan Yunis. The IDF condemns Hamas for obstructing aid distribution and preventing aid from reaching Gaza residents, while denying allegations of IDF fire on civilians. Despite Hamas’s actions, the IDF has opened four aid distribution centers and plans to open more, having already delivered thousands of food packages and facilitated the entry of numerous aid trucks. The IDF emphasizes its commitment to ensuring aid reaches the Gazan population, not Hamas.
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