One truck was turned away because it contained scissors in medical kits for children, a U.N. official said. Israeli authorities accused the official of lying.
Tag: Humanitarian Aid
First Aid Ship Heads to Gaza, but Far More Is Needed
The maritime package of more than 200 tons of food is a welcome milestone, but not nearly enough to prevent famine, said relief officials, who called on Israel to allow more aid delivery by land.
Germany Helps Evacuate Gazan Orphans in Rafah to the West Bank
The German Embassy said it had helped a charity, SOS Children’s Villages International, move nearly 70 children from the city of Rafah to get them “out of acute danger.”
U.S. Military Ship Sets Sail to Help Build a Pier Off Gaza for Aid
The pier project is the latest in a flurry of efforts to get more aid into the enclave — including by sea — amid warnings from the U.N. that a famine in Gaza is imminent.
A Humanitarian Crisis Is Rapidly Unfolding in Haiti
As gangs have united in concerted attacks against the state, the prime minister is stranded in Puerto Rico, and food, water, fuel and medical care are in short supply.
A Humanitarian Crisis Is Rapidly Unfolding in Haiti
As gangs have united in concerted attacks against the state, the prime minister is stranded in Puerto Rico, and food, water, fuel and medical care are in short supply.
U.S. Military Enters a New Phase With Gaza Aid Operations
As the United States continues providing Israel with munitions, the Pentagon will deliver food and other assistance to Gazans by sea and air.
A Humanitarian Crisis Is Rapidly Unfolding in Haiti
As gangs have united in concerted attacks against the state, the prime minister is stranded in Puerto Rico, and food, water, fuel and medical care are in short supply.
As U.S. Rushes to Build Gaza Port, Major Challenges Loom
Famine is stalking Gaza, but the American-led initiative faces daunting obstacles in logistics, security and cost.
Sweden and Canada to Restart Payments to U.N. Agency for Palestinians
The countries were among those that suspended payments to the agency, known as UNRWA, after Israel accused a dozen of its employees of taking part in Hamas-led terrorist attacks on Oct. 7.