An increasing number of Palestinians are dying from hunger-related causes. Others are weak from months of extreme deprivation and vulnerable to illnesses in a territory short on crucial medical supplies, fuel and clean water, aid workers say.
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He Searched for His Past in Children’s Books. He Found His Wife’s.
Steve Mills has been collecting secondhand books in England to reawaken lost memories. His search revealed more about his family’s past than he thought possible.
Assessing Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress
Some of his remarks have been disputed by human rights groups, and others are unverifiable or lacked context. Here’s a closer look.
Few Signs of Progress on Aid to Gaza After Israeli Pledges
Israel promised last week to open a border crossing and a port to aid shipments, but it is not clear when either change will occur. Israel and the U.N. also disagree on how much aid is reaching Gaza.
Dutch Court Moves to Block Export of F-35 Jet Parts to Israel
The move reflected mounting alarm over the civilian toll of Israel’s war in Gaza, but was unlikely to have an immediate effect on the military campaign.
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.
How to Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria.
India’s Economy Is Growing Quickly. Why Can’t It Produce Enough Jobs?
The disconnect is a result of India’s uneven growth, powered and enjoyed by the country’s upper strata.
Oxfam Suspends 2 Workers in Africa After Sexual Abuse Claims
The accusations in the Democratic Republic of Congo came three years after the British charity’s government assistance was suspended over sexual exploitation in Haiti.
Global Health: Cholera Is Spreading in Mozambique, and It’s Far From the Only Health Threat
About two million people are displaced, cholera has broken out, and malaria is expected. But doses of cholera vaccine have arrived, and the humanitarian crisis may yet be contained, aid agencies say.