we reject confusing the solidarity with the Palestinian cause and the issue of anti-Semitism, which is something that we reject based on our values and principles that are within the framework of welcoming to in the outcomes of the International Conference for Peace. We reiterate today before the General Assembly the following points. First, the need for an immediate and permanent end to the war in Gaza.Second, the entry without conditions of humanitarian aid to United Nations organizations, including the O ...

The UK, Canada, and Australia have announced that they will recognize a Palestinian state. A decision that's at odds with President Trump and Israeli President Netanyahu. Joining us now, Senator Chris Coons.Uh, it says here you're a Democrat now. How How do they I would have never He's from Delaware, friend of the show, member of the Foreign Relations Committee. And uh first thing you said was you you will willingly get up this early because it's what you did you say the best show.I love coming on this earl ...

Last week, the Supreme Court issued a brief order in response to a Trump administration emergency request to block a federal judge's ruling that would have required the administration to spend $4 billion of foreign aid funds before a September 30th budget deadline. It's money that President Trump is trying to claw back despite Congress having voted to appropriate it for aid. The aid groups that originally sued the administration for withholding the funds are now urging the Supreme Court to let the lower cou ...

Joining me now is the spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross, Steve Dorsy. Steve, thank you so much for coming back. We really appreciate it.Thanks for having me. Let's start right there. Your reaction to what we've learned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the IDF is now prepared to take over all of Gaza City.Kristen, we know that the civilians across Gaza are living in unspeakable conditions from public health challenges to access to food security to just maintaining their ...

“We’ve been gaslit at every point along the way.”The relationship between aid workers and Israeli authorities has deteriorated since the start of the war in Gaza. Humanitarian staff now face an ethical dilemma https://t.co/cgiylvixlF ...

Geopolitical Analysis - The report suggests Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering a complete occupation of Gaza, potentially abandoning the idea of Gazan self-governance [1] - The U S policy towards Netanyahu's government is perceived as allowing it to act with impunity regarding Palestinians [1] - Former President Trump's administration is portrayed as initiating the idea of occupying Gaza, influencing Israeli politics [4] - Reoccupying Gaza is opposed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and hostage families, but supported by far-right elements within Israel [5] Humanitarian Crisis - The report highlights a severe food shortage in Gaza, describing it as not a naturally occurring famine but a result of restricted access [7] - The existing food distribution system is inadequate, with only four sites serving 2 million people, leading to overcrowding and violence [8][9] - Over 1,000 Palestinian civilians have reportedly been killed while trying to obtain food [9] - The report criticizes the reliance on private contractors for aid distribution, suggesting some are profiting from the situation [10] - There's a call to revert to the UN distribution system to ensure efficient aid delivery, as there is plenty of food available at the border [7][10] U S Foreign Policy - The U S is accused of being complicit in Netanyahu's plan to reoccupy Gaza [6] - The report criticizes a whitewashing of the situation by some U S officials [8][10] - There's a call for the U S to pressure Netanyahu to allow the UN to resume its food distribution operations [7][13] - A shift in political opinion in Washington is noted, with more people speaking out against the situation [11]

Geopolitical Landscape & Diplomacy - US envoy Wyckoff's visit to Israel and meetings with the Israeli Prime Minister, focusing on Middle East affairs [1] - European powers and Canada are considering recognizing a Palestinian state as early as September, viewing the Palestinian Authority (PA) as its presumptive government [8] - The US is imposing sanctions on members of the PLO and PA, signaling concerns about these organizations and potentially cooling the move towards Palestinian statehood [6][9] - Israel opposes the current PA leadership's involvement in a post-war Gaza government [10] Humanitarian Aid & Crisis - Wyckoff is scheduled to visit a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation station, an alternative aid distribution system supported by the US and Israel [2] - The visit aims to inspect the aid distribution and address reports of mismanagement, including allegations of deaths from shootings and stampedes [4] - There are conflicting reports regarding involvement of IDF troops and Hamas in incidents near aid distribution stations [5] - The US and Israel aim to expand humanitarian assistance in Gaza, emphasizing a purely humanitarian mission [5] Ceasefire Prospects - A ceasefire in Gaza appears unlikely in the immediate future [4] - Israel previously hoped for UN distribution of aid but accuses it of supporting Hamas [3]

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - Most Israelis reportedly do not believe there is hunger in Gaza, viewing it as propaganda, while a growing number acknowledge the famine and attribute blame to both Hamas and Israel's control over aid flow [1][2] - The US and Israel have established a Gaza humanitarian foundation with only four delivery points for 220万 (2.2 million) people, a significant reduction from the previous 400 delivery points by international organizations [3] - International community, including France, the UK, and Canada, are recognizing the Palestinian state due to the humanitarian crisis [5] - There are reportedly 200万 (2 million) homeless people in Gaza living in tents, displaced by the Israeli army's attacks [7] Ceasefire Negotiations - The US and Israel proposed a temporary 60-day ceasefire, during which half of the 50 Israeli hostages would be released, with 20 believed to be alive [10] - Hamas seeks guarantees from the US that any ceasefire will lead to the end of the war, an Israeli withdrawal, and a complete release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners [11] - Hamas has reportedly stated its willingness to relinquish governance of Gaza to a professional technocratic Palestinian body, but this has not been acted upon [13][14] Political Dynamics - Netanyahu's political survival is reportedly based on continuing the war [8] - The Palestinian Authority government has not determined the governance of Gaza for the day after the war [12]

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 - Child hunger is increasing across the Gaza Strip, with reports of starvation [1] - The UN-backed IPC reported famine conditions in Gaza, the most dire assessment since the war began [1] - 16 children under the age of five have died of hunger-related causes since mid-July, compared to 7 in the first half of the year [5] Aid Delivery and Obstacles - Both sides trade blame over responsibility for undelivered aid [2] - The Israeli military claims the UN and other relief agencies are refusing to pick up and distribute aid [3] - The UN cites restrictions on movement, security concerns, and long wait times at border crossings as obstacles [5] - Despite eased restrictions, the UN says on average 60 of its trucks are getting into Gaza each day [8] Aid Availability and Distribution - The UN says it has enough food to feed Gaza's entire population of more than 2 million people for almost 3 months [6] - Even with more food entering Gaza, the population is still extremely desperate, and almost every single truck that enters the strip is looted [8] - Humanitarian workers believe flooding the zone with food will reduce desperation and looting [9]