The president told the Israeli leader on Sunday that protection was needed for Palestinians seeking shelter and called for “urgent and specific” steps on humanitarian aid.
Tag: Humanitarian Aid
UNRWA in Gaza Fought Hamas Infiltration; Not Hard Enough, Israel Says
The main U.N. agency in Gaza said it has long investigated claims of links, firing several employees over the years. Israel says it is a compromised organization too weak to protect itself.
Biden Criticizes Republicans for Blocking Bill With Aid for Israel and Gaza
Senators from both parties shaped the legislation, which links a crackdown on unlawful migration to delivering emergency aid to war-torn areas overseas.
What Withholding Funds to UNRWA Means for Gaza
After 12 employees of the U.N. agency were accused of participating in the Oct. 7 attack against Israel, some donor countries have suspended funding. But more than a million people in Gaza depend on the agency for aid.
Donors Rally Behind UNRWA After Israeli Allegations
The U.S. envoy to the United Nations urged it to “take quick and decisive action” over Israeli allegations that 12 employees of UNRWA, the main aid agency for Palestinians, had taken part in the Oct. 7 attack.
Aid Group Calls Halts in Funding for UNRWA ‘Reckless’
The U.S. and some other donor countries said they would suspend funding for the agency after Israel charged that a dozen of its workers had played a role in the Oct. 7 attack or its aftermath.
Israel Moves to Stop Protesters from Blocking Aid Flow Into Gaza
The Israeli military has declared the area around the Kerem Shalom border crossing a closed military zone.
U.S. and European Officials Push for Gaza Aid to Pass Through Israeli Port
The ultimate goal, officials said, is to establish a workable alternative to delivering aid via Egypt in a way that satisfies Israel’s demand for security checks.
U.S. to Return Houthis to Terrorism List
The move is a partial return to a tougher Trump administration stance toward the Iran-backed group, which has attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Gaza Aid Faces Lengthy Inspections and Logistical Issues
Obstacles at two border crossings are exacerbating a growing humanitarian crisis, according to two U.S. senators and officials with the U.N. and other groups.