The timing for a vote on the Security Council resolution was unclear. Diplomats were focused on who would oversee the inspection of aid entering the enclave.
Tag: Humanitarian Aid
Northern Gaza Has No More Functioning Hospitals, the W.H.O. Says
Northern Gaza has no more functioning hospitals, the director general of the World Health Organization has said.
U.N. Cuts Appeal for Aid Despite Deepening Crises
With pledges already lagging badly for this year, the global organization said that it had been forced to pare down its request for 2024 to focus on only the most life-threatening cases.
U.S. Is Criticized After Veto of U.N. Call for Gaza Cease-Fire
As fighting surged in the territory, Arab leaders condemned the move as a “mark of shame,” one that will haunt the United States for years.
U.S. Sticks to Its Position on Israel as Gaza Crisis Deepens
The Biden administration is pressing Israel to do more to protect civilians. But it has not publicly discussed any consequences if it does not.
U.S. Sticks to Its Position on Israel as Gaza Crisis Deepens
The Biden administration is pressing Israel to do more to protect civilians. But it has not publicly discussed any consequences if it does not.
Israel and Hamas Battle for a City in Gaza, Sparking Another Exodus
Thousands of people heeded Israeli orders to flee Khan Younis and nearby areas, but the places they were told to go had little shelter, water or food.
On the Ground in Wars and Disasters, the U.N. Plays a Vital Role
While some critics say the world body is paralyzed by political differences, its humanitarian agencies are helping needy people in Gaza and other places around the world.
Cindy McCain, Head of World Food Program, Faces Staff Revolt Over Gaza Conflict
Staff members accused Ms. McCain, the W.F.P.’s leader, of not leveraging her position to speak out against the suffering of Palestinian civilians, and some have called for her removal.
U.S. Has Warned Israel to Fight More Surgically in Gaza, Officials Say
American officials have told the Israelis that a major bombardment risks sparking a humanitarian crisis that overwhelms the world’s capacity to respond.