Historian Jean-Pierre Filiu, who spent time in Gaza, reported witnessing evidence of Israeli support for looters who attacked aid convoys. According to Filiu’s account, Israeli military attacks on security personnel protecting aid allowed looters to seize vital supplies, exacerbating famine threats. In one instance, he observed Israeli quadcopters supporting looters’ attacks on local security forces, while also targeting those protecting the aid. Filiu argues that Israel’s actions aimed to discredit Hamas and the UN, while facilitating the redistribution or resale of aid by pro-Israeli groups. Although Israeli officials deny these charges, Filiu’s allegations echo concerns raised by some aid officials and highlight the complex challenges surrounding humanitarian aid during the conflict.
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The documentary “Rovina’s Choice” highlights the impact of dwindling international aid, specifically the US’s decreased funding for USAID. This aid cuts have devastating consequences, with hundreds of thousands of deaths already linked to these changes, and millions more projected by 2030. Studies reveal the vital role of international assistance in reducing mortality rates from diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria. Despite progress in combating famine and improving global health, the reduction in funding is reversing these gains, potentially leading to a manufactured crisis of widespread death and suffering.
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UNICEF says Israel is currently blocking the delivery of one million syringes needed to vaccinate children in Gaza. It’s a stark reality, and it immediately raises questions, especially considering the urgent need for medical supplies in the area. Why would such a seemingly innocuous item be prevented from entering Gaza?
The explanation given by UNICEF is that both the syringes and other essential items like refrigerators are considered “dual-use” items by Israel. Now, I have to be honest, I’m scratching my head a bit here. The idea that a syringe, a device designed specifically for injecting medicine, could have some other, malicious purpose is difficult to grasp.… Continue reading
The Administration has downplayed the potential damage caused by the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D., a move which has hindered the ability to measure the fallout. However, in Kenya, where U.S.A.I.D. had a significant presence, there is evidence of severe consequences, including reduced resources for programs combating childhood malnutrition. The cutbacks led to a surge in cases and the loss of essential early-detection systems in places like the Kakuma refugee camp. The author notes that despite valid criticisms of U.S.A.I.D., it played a critical role in saving lives and alleviating poverty and dismantling this program won’t improve the situation.
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A new report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reveals that famine has spread to two regions of war-torn Sudan, including el-Fasher in Darfur and Kadugli town in South Kordofan province, with approximately 375,000 people now facing famine conditions. The report cites a “total collapse of livelihoods, starvation, extremely high levels of malnutrition and death” as the primary drivers of this crisis, exacerbated by sieges and intensified fighting between the Sudanese military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF’s focus on Darfur has cut off food supplies and led to widespread displacement, contributing to the world’s largest humanitarian disaster. The IPC notes that over 21 million people, or 45% of the population, face acute food insecurity, emphasizing the urgent need for a ceasefire to prevent further loss of life.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned the killing of over 460 patients and companions at the Saudi Maternity Hospital in el-Fasher, Sudan, by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF’s actions included abducting health workers and seizing the city after an 18-month siege, leading to reports of ethnic killings. The European Union has also condemned the RSF, citing the targeting of civilians based on ethnicity and calling for the protection of civilians and humanitarian access. The violence has resulted in mass displacement, starvation, and a humanitarian crisis.
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Doctors Without Borders announced the permanent closure of its emergency care center in Port-au-Prince due to escalating violence, which has left the city 90% controlled by gangs. The center, which treated over 100,000 patients since 2021, had been repeatedly targeted, including an attack in March 2025 that led to its temporary closure. This closure, along with the shuttering of over 60% of the capital’s health facilities, exacerbates the humanitarian crisis where gang violence has caused a surge in deaths, injuries, and displacement of over 1.4 million people.
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AP News reports on the devastating consequences of U.S. foreign aid cuts in Myanmar, highlighting the heartbreaking loss of life and widespread suffering among the Rohingya people. Due to the cuts, families are facing starvation, leading to malnutrition and disease, particularly among children. Interviews with refugees and aid workers reveal the desperate conditions in internment camps and along the Thai border, where individuals are forced to forage for food to survive. The article emphasizes the devastating impact on healthcare services, education, and overall well-being, leaving many to feel as though death is the only escape.
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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has expressed relief at the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, poised to alleviate suffering in Gaza. UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini confirmed the agency is prepared to deliver essential supplies, including food and medicine, with enough resources to feed the entire population for three months. Crucial to the implementation of the ceasefire, UNRWA staff in Gaza are ready to resume basic services like healthcare and education for displaced children. Lazzarini called on member states to support UNRWA’s vital work during this critical time.
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Israel’s defense minister has issued a final warning for all remaining Palestinians in Gaza City to evacuate south, declaring those who stay as supporters of militants subject to the full force of the offensive. This announcement follows a major offensive that has already displaced approximately 400,000 residents, but the road south remains perilous, with significant casualties resulting from Israeli strikes on civilian areas. While the Israeli military has not commented on these specific strikes, they continue to blame Hamas for civilian deaths, and the ongoing conflict has led to the suspension of humanitarian operations and widespread displacement across the Gaza Strip.
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