We're hearing new horrific firsthand accounts about a controversial aid organization in Gaza as starvation grips Palestinians after Israel's 11week long blockade. A report from the United Nations Human Rights Office says nearly 1,400 Palestinians have been killed while seeking food and 859 were killed in the vicinity of aid sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The GHF is a nonprofit based in Delaware and backed by the US and Israel.Its stated aim is to get aid to Palestinians without Hamas stealin ...

Gaza now faces a a grave risk of famine. Um I know this is something that's been building up, but we now have two indicators that have exceeded the famine threshold. We are at a crossroad and the choices made now will determine whether tens of thousands of children live or. ...

Let's turn now to Gaza. President Trump's envoy to the Middle East, Steve Woodoff, as well as the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabe, will travel to the enclave today to inspect aid distribution sites. Their trip comes as global pressure to alleviate the hunger crisis in Gaza has really intensified.Multiple Western nations have now said they plan to recognize a Palestinian state next month. Meanwhile, President Trump reiterated his concern that Hamas is stealing aid intended for Gazins in a phone intervi ...

A UN-backed monitor says Gaza is on the brink of famine. Aid groups and Hamas blame Israel, which blames them. Here’s what you need to know https://t.co/OKnWKmWujI ...

A cry for help no mother in Gaza can answer. Malnutrition has robbed 12year-old Huda of the body she should have. I used to be normal.I played and ran like any other child. She says those legs she ran with have become shapeless. Her weight now less than half of what it should be.What's left of her once black hair is discolored and falling off. From head to toe, Huda is disfigured by a severe lack of protein. There is no available protein in Gaza nowadays. No fish, no meat, no chicken, no egg, even yogurt is ...

A UN-backed monitor says Gaza is on the brink of famine. Aid groups and Hamas blame Israel, which blames them. Here’s what you need to know https://t.co/bBXunNUCY7 ...

Humanitarian Aid to Gaza - US Special Envoy Witoff and Ambassador Huckabe are traveling to Gaza to assess food distribution and meet with locals to understand the situation firsthand [2] - The visit aims to develop a plan for increased food and aid delivery, which will be presented to the President for approval [2] - The President's decision to establish food distribution centers in Gaza was influenced by images of famine and starvation [4][5] Challenges and Considerations - Questions arise regarding Israel's role in both creating and implementing the aid plan, given its involvement in the conflict [3] - The White House's advance announcement of the visit suggests a controlled environment, potentially limiting the envoy's exposure to the full extent of the devastation [5] - The US lacks the on-the-ground resources to administer food aid directly, and few non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are adequately positioned to do so [6] - Israel, controlling Gaza's borders and access points, may be the only entity capable of implementing the aid distribution [7] Potential Outcomes - The tour and subsequent briefing will be closely monitored to determine how the President can fulfill his commitment to providing aid [7]

Gaza Is Not Even The Worst Famine On Earth Right Nowhttps://t.co/Ur1brUSDH2 https://t.co/CMeizGAFuu ...

953 babies born into war in Gaza will never celebrate their first birthday. The UN has already called Gaza the most dangerous place in the world for children. And now a new analysis by the Washington Post concludes that at least one child has been killed every single hour since the war began.Mothers struggling to keep their babies alive. One telling Reuters she's putting mint in water because there is no food to give them. And the truck to try to get food can be life or death.One mother through tears tells ...

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - Palestinian health authorities report 60,000 deaths in the conflict since October 7th, 2023 [2] - A major humanitarian crisis with famine-like conditions is designated in the Gaza Strip, with some areas experiencing famine conditions [2][3] - International organizations and human rights groups are designating Israel's actions in Gaza as tantamount to genocide [5] - Infants are so malnourished they cannot absorb formula, requiring special fluids, and there is a lack of IV fluids and anesthesia for operations [26] Aid and International Response - Israel has slightly opened aid access to Gaza, allowing airdrops and truck shipments after months of blockade [1] - The US is considering a new aid plan with potential food centers, signaling a shift in tone and language regarding the humanitarian crisis [7] - The State Department acknowledges that current humanitarian assistance is insufficient [17] - The joint Israeli-American venture, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, was only distributing food in 4 locations in the south, guarded by the IDF, violating international law, in contrast to the UN's 400 sites across Gaza [20][21] - The UK is joining France in announcing recognition of a Palestinian state, though its practical impact is limited by the lack of a reformed Palestinian Authority [22] US-Israel Relations - President Trump broke with Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating he saw evidence of starvation in Gaza [6][19] - President Trump has backed off previous suggestions of the US taking over Gaza, now focusing on the possibility of relocating Palestinians who wish to leave [13] - The US is calling on Israel to do more to end the suffering in Gaza, but Prime Minister Netanyahu has historically resisted US pressure [9][12]