In the northern part of Gaza, tens of thousands of Palestinians are facing severe food shortages due to a month-long Israeli siege. The area has been cut off from food supplies, leading people to ration their last bits of lentils and flour. Some even risk their lives by searching for canned food in
Last week, a high-ranking Israeli general caused a stir with remarks suggesting the Gaza Strip might be fully evacuated. Brigadier General Itzik Cohen told journalists that residents of northern Gaza won't be allowed to return home. Humanitarian experts weighed in, warning this could break internati
The flow of aid into Gaza has hit an all-time low since the recent conflict began, according to UN data. Only 836 aid trucks have managed to enter the strip this month. Before the war, around 500 trucks filled with aid and trade goods would enter daily. Israel's COGAT agency reports that while dozen
Imagine you live in a place where there's almost no government. That's Gaza, and a big help there is UNRWA, a United Nations group that does lots of stuff like teaching kids, giving healthcare, and even helping people with their feelings. But recently, Israel said "no more" to UNRWA, claiming the gr
In the heart of Wisconsin, students and community members at UW-Eau Claire gathered to make a difference. They weren't studying for exams or playing sports—they were building portable solar panels. The goal? To bring light and warmth to Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. Ukraine faces harsh winte
Israel's parliament recently voted to shut down a long-standing United Nations agency, UNRWA, which supports millions of Palestinian refugees. This ban could severely harm millions of Palestinians who depend on the agency for vital services like education, healthcare, and food. Despite strong opposi
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has turned the spotlight on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) by voting to ban its operations within Israel. This move came swiftly on Monday night and has sparked a storm of international criticism. The decision calls into qu
Imagine this: nearly 6 million Palestinian refugees could be left without critical support like food, healthcare, and education. This is what's at stake after Israel's parliament passed a law banning a key UN agency from operating in territories it controls. The agency, UNRWA, has been a lifeline fo
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) recently expressed frustration at the global inaction towards Gaza's dire situation. Despite ongoing horrors, the world hasn't stepped in to help. Israel's parliament passed two bills that could severely hurt UNRWA's operations. These bills aim to b
In a surprising move, Israel's parliament recently voted to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provides aid to Palestinian refugees. This agency has been the main source of humanitarian assistance in Gaza for decades. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused U
