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
Did you know that a recent Israeli attack on Iran might have caused some damage? Satellite images from Planet Labs show that key facilities for making ballistic missiles and air defense systems in Tehran and Parchin could have been hit. Experts aren't sure exactly how many sites were targeted, but t
Early on Monday morning, voters in Oregon and Washington woke up to some unsettling news. Ballot boxes in Vancouver, Washington, and nearby Portland, Oregon, had been set ablaze. Authorities found a note in one of the boxes that read, “ALL DROP BOXES WILL BURN. FREE GAZA. ” This led them to believe
Election days are near, and so is a fall in gas prices. Analysts say we might soon see prices below $3 per gallon for the first time since 2021. Here’s what else is happening across the globe. Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up her campaign's final speech in Washington D. C. , the same spot wh
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
Early Tuesday, an Israeli strike in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya town killed at least 34 people. The target was a five-story building sheltering displaced Palestinians. Over half of the victims were women and children. This happens amidst a major Israeli operation in the area, which has lasted over t
Early on Tuesday, an Israeli strike hit a building in northern Gaza where displaced Palestinians were seeking shelter. The attack claimed the lives of at least 34 people, with more than half being women and children. This is just one of the many strikes that have been targeting areas where Palestini
