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5 killed in airdrop aid accident in Gaza: Report

The report, put out by the government media office and the Palestinian civil defense force, could not be immediately verified by independent sources, but if confirmed, the deaths would underscore the dangers and difficulties of relying on airdrops to get food to people facing severe hunger in northern Gaza after five months of war.

09 March 2024, 04:42 IST

5 killed in airdrop aid accident in Gaza: Report

5 killed in airdrop aid accident in Gaza: Report

5 killed in airdrop aid accident in Gaza: Report

09 March 2024, 04:42 IST

For civilians or Hamas? 'Dual use' issue complicates Gaza aid efforts

Under a policy that long pre-dates the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and ensuing war in Gaza, Israel inspects trucks bound for the Palestinian enclave to stop any items it considers to have potential 'dual use' - civilian or military.

05 January 2024, 17:26 IST

For civilians or Hamas? 'Dual use' issue complicates Gaza aid efforts

For civilians or Hamas? 'Dual use' issue complicates Gaza aid efforts

For civilians or Hamas? 'Dual use' issue complicates Gaza aid efforts

05 January 2024, 17:26 IST

Egyptian sources say Israel, Hamas open to truce but obstacles remain

Egypt and Qatar, which had previously negotiated a week-long ceasefire and hostage release, insisted on expediting aid and the opening of the Kerem Shalom crossing before any negotiations could begin

18 December 2023, 01:15 IST

Egyptian sources say Israel, Hamas open to truce but obstacles remain

Egyptian sources say Israel, Hamas open to truce but obstacles remain

Egyptian sources say Israel, Hamas open to truce but obstacles remain

18 December 2023, 01:15 IST

Humanitarian aid supplies to Gaza halted again due to fuel shortage, UN says starvation imminent

More than 11,500 Palestinians, at least 4,700 of them children, have now been killed in Israel's retaliatory military assault on Hamas-ruled Gaza, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry - a toll that far surpasses previous bouts of conflict in recent years.

17 November 2023, 11:27 IST

Humanitarian aid supplies to Gaza halted again due to fuel shortage, UN says starvation imminent

Humanitarian aid supplies to Gaza halted again due to fuel shortage, UN says starvation imminent

Humanitarian aid supplies to Gaza halted again due to fuel shortage, UN says starvation imminent

17 November 2023, 11:27 IST

Socceroos to donate part of match fees to humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Australia will donate part of their match fees from a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Palestine in Kuwait City on Tuesday towards humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

17 November 2023, 11:05 IST

Socceroos to donate part of match fees to humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Socceroos to donate part of match fees to humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Socceroos to donate part of match fees to humanitarian efforts in Gaza

17 November 2023, 11:05 IST

Around 520 trucks of aid have entered Gaza Strip from Egypt since war began

The current deliveries are inadequate relative to the needs of Gaza's population: While a State Department spokesperson, Vedant Patel, said Tuesday that 526 trucks had entered since Oct. 7, aid organizations say at least 100 such trucks are needed daily.

08 November 2023, 03:34 IST

Around 520 trucks of aid have entered Gaza Strip from Egypt since war began

Around 520 trucks of aid have entered Gaza Strip from Egypt since war began

Around 520 trucks of aid have entered Gaza Strip from Egypt since war began

08 November 2023, 03:34 IST

Aid coming over Egyptian border unlikely to raise spirits as Palestinians struggle to survive air strikes in Gaza

Most of Gaza's residents depended on aid even before the current conflict started, about 100 trucks daily were providing humanitarian relief to the enclave, according to the United Nations.

19 October 2023, 13:06 IST

Aid coming over Egyptian border unlikely to raise spirits as Palestinians struggle to survive air strikes in Gaza

Aid coming over Egyptian border unlikely to raise spirits as Palestinians struggle to survive air strikes in Gaza

Aid coming over Egyptian border unlikely to raise spirits as Palestinians struggle to survive air strikes in Gaza

19 October 2023, 13:06 IST

Biden says he was 'very blunt' with Israeli leaders on humanitarian assistance to Gaza

He also said Israel has been 'badly victimised,' but it would lose credibility worldwide if it did not explore the opportunity to relieve the suffering of these people who have nowhere to go.

19 October 2023, 10:24 IST

Biden says he was 'very blunt' with Israeli leaders on humanitarian assistance to Gaza

Biden says he was 'very blunt' with Israeli leaders on humanitarian assistance to Gaza

Biden says he was 'very blunt' with Israeli leaders on humanitarian assistance to Gaza

19 October 2023, 10:24 IST

Libya floods: Why cash is the best way to help get humanitarian aid to people affected by disasters

Giving cash rather than in-kind donations respects the dignity of beneficiaries, and prevents duplication and delivery of unneeded aid. Also, perhaps most importantly, it helps to support a local economy that might be crippled by crisis.

16 September 2023, 06:37 IST

Libya floods: Why cash is the best way to help get humanitarian aid to people affected by disasters

Libya floods: Why cash is the best way to help get humanitarian aid to people affected by disasters

Libya floods: Why cash is the best way to help get humanitarian aid to people affected by disasters

16 September 2023, 06:37 IST

Sudan agreement to secure humanitarian aid: US

Officials said it will still be a long process to reach the ultimate goal of permanent cessation of hostilities

11 May 2023, 22:43 IST

Sudan agreement not a ceasefire but to secure humanitarian aid, says US

Sudan agreement not a ceasefire but to secure humanitarian aid, says US

Sudan agreement to secure humanitarian aid: US

11 May 2023, 22:43 IST