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.
Tag: Humanitarian Aid
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.
Zelensky Visits Baltic Nations to Rally Support for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is likely to find strong backing on a trip to the Baltic States, but other nations are increasingly wary.
West Bank Violence Rises as Israel Vows to Wipe Out Hamas in Gaza
Diplomats toured the Mideast Sunday on a mission to stop the war from widening, but tensions in the Gaza Strip spread across the region.
Palestinians in Southern Gaza Face Dangers Where They Seek Shelter
Many residents feel that no place is safe after an airstrike in an area of southern Gaza where Israel had ordered people to seek shelter.
U.N. Says Israeli Forces Fired on Aid Convoy in Central Gaza
The convoy, whose vehicles were marked with U.N. insignia, was returning from delivering aid, including flour. No one was injured.
U.S. Increasingly Isolated Over Israel and Gaza After Leading on Ukraine
The United States finds itself in a defensive crouch and at odds with even staunch allies like France, Canada, Australia and Japan.