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UN says 'only minimal flour delivered to Gaza' in recent weeks, mostly looted or taken by starving Palestinians

UN reports dire situation in Gaza with risks of famine; calls for increased humanitarian supplies.

GHF has provided a significant amount of meals while U.N. struggles with aid distribution.

Healthcare

Gaza health system extremely fragile' as aid point killings increase: ICRC

Gaza's healthcare system is under severe strain due to ongoing conflicts and attacks on aid sites.

Non-profit organizations

Hamas kills 5 aid workers in Gaza Humanitarian Foundation bus attack

Hamas attacked a bus carrying humanitarian workers, resulting in at least five deaths and injuries, with fears of hostages taken.

Gaza aid points close for day as Israel warns against travel to distribution centres Israel-Gaza war live

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation temporarily halts limited food distribution due to security concerns after deadly Israeli warnings.

NYC parents

fromTruthout

Israeli Military Massacres 31 Starving Palestinians at US-Run Food Aid Site

Israeli army opened fire on aid-seekers in Rafah, Gaza, killing 31 and injuring 200 during food distribution.

fromwww.npr.org

Palestinians say at least five people killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid centers

Israeli fire near Gaza aid distribution points resulted in casualties, raising concerns about the intersection of humanitarian aid and military operations.

SF food

UN says 'only minimal flour delivered to Gaza' in recent weeks, mostly looted or taken by starving Palestinians

UN reports dire situation in Gaza with risks of famine; calls for increased humanitarian supplies.

GHF has provided a significant amount of meals while U.N. struggles with aid distribution.

Healthcare

Gaza health system extremely fragile' as aid point killings increase: ICRC

Gaza's healthcare system is under severe strain due to ongoing conflicts and attacks on aid sites.

Non-profit organizations

Hamas kills 5 aid workers in Gaza Humanitarian Foundation bus attack

Hamas attacked a bus carrying humanitarian workers, resulting in at least five deaths and injuries, with fears of hostages taken.

Gaza aid points close for day as Israel warns against travel to distribution centres Israel-Gaza war live

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation temporarily halts limited food distribution due to security concerns after deadly Israeli warnings.

Watch: 2 Palestinian activists detained at SFO after Trump signs travel ban - 48 hills

Palestinian activists detained at SFO after visa revocation amidst Trump’s new travel ban.

#international-law

Europe politics

Increase of settlements in the West Bank 'so blatantly in breach of international law that it requires refutation', says President Michael D Higgins

fromwww.thelocal.se

Germany politics

'War crime': Swedish foreign minister warns Israel against 'starving civilians'

Europe politics

Increase of settlements in the West Bank 'so blatantly in breach of international law that it requires refutation', says President Michael D Higgins

The UN General Assembly is expected to vote on a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid access.

Germany politics

fromwww.thelocal.se

'War crime': Swedish foreign minister warns Israel against 'starving civilians'

Israel's refusal to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza is being condemned as a potential war crime by Sweden's foreign minister.

more#international-law

#israel

France news

Israeli forces take control of Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

Israeli forces intercepted the yacht Madleen, which was attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, with crew members including Greta Thunberg now heading to Israel.

fromwww.thelocal.dk

Unacceptable': Denmark's PM backs sanctions against Israel

Danish Prime Minister suggests possible sanctions against Israel due to Gaza situation.

Israel strikes Yemen's Hodeidah port, threatens blockade

Israel's military threatens a blockade if Houthi attacks continue after striking Hodeidah port used for weapon transfer.

fromThe Local Germany

Germany politics

German Foreign Minister says recognising Palestinian state would send 'wrong signal'

France news

Israeli forces take control of Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

Israeli forces intercepted the yacht Madleen, which was attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, with crew members including Greta Thunberg now heading to Israel.

fromwww.thelocal.dk

Unacceptable': Denmark's PM backs sanctions against Israel

Danish Prime Minister suggests possible sanctions against Israel due to Gaza situation.

Israel strikes Yemen's Hodeidah port, threatens blockade

Israel's military threatens a blockade if Houthi attacks continue after striking Hodeidah port used for weapon transfer.

fromThe Local Germany

Germany politics

German Foreign Minister says recognising Palestinian state would send 'wrong signal'

more#israel

#international-relations

fromThe Washington Post

The U.S. bought $12 million in aid for poor nations. Under Trump, it may be destroyed.

$12 million in contraceptives and HIV medications may face destruction due to halted U.S. aid programs and stalled negotiations for distribution.

Non-profit organizations

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation names US evangelical leader as new chair

SF politics

Syria's economy needs 'substantial' international support, IMF says

fromThe Washington Post

The U.S. bought $12 million in aid for poor nations. Under Trump, it may be destroyed.

$12 million in contraceptives and HIV medications may face destruction due to halted U.S. aid programs and stalled negotiations for distribution.

Non-profit organizations

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation names US evangelical leader as new chair

more#international-relations

SF politics

Syria's economy needs 'substantial' international support, IMF says

#sudan

SF food

Areas near Sudan's Khartoum at risk of famine, says UN agency

fromwww.dw.com

SF food

Sudan: 5 killed in attack on aid convoy, UN says DW 06/03/2025

Russo-Ukrainian War

More than four million people have fled Sudan amid war, UN says

Over four million people have fled Sudan since 2023, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing displacement crisis.

fromwww.npr.org

Russo-Ukrainian War

Darfur: bearing the brunt of over two years of civil war in Sudan

A UN convoy delivering crucial aid to El Fasher, Sudan, was attacked, marking another setback for civilians amid ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis.

SF food

Areas near Sudan's Khartoum at risk of famine, says UN agency

Severe hunger and desperation in Sudan escalate, threatening famine risk near Khartoum amidst ongoing civil war.

fromwww.dw.com

SF food

Sudan: 5 killed in attack on aid convoy, UN says DW 06/03/2025

Russo-Ukrainian War

More than four million people have fled Sudan amid war, UN says

fromwww.npr.org

Russo-Ukrainian War

Darfur: bearing the brunt of over two years of civil war in Sudan

more#sudan

Greta Thunberg among activists deported from Israel, after Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen intercepted in international waters

The Israeli navy intercepted the Madleen, a Gaza-bound charity aid ship, effectively enforcing the blockade while preventing the delivery of crucial humanitarian aid.

France news

fromwww.dw.com

Cameroon: The world's most neglected refugee crisis DW 06/07/2025

Cameroon is a case study in global neglect, scoring shamefully low on all three criteria, NRC spokesperson Laila Matar told DW.

World politics

Liverpool FC

Sam Thompson embraces sister as he ends 260-mile run and cycle for Soccer Aid

Sam Thompson's challenge raised over £1.5 million for Unicef, supporting children's humanitarian aid globally.

fromThe New Yorker

Why Ehud Olmert Thinks His Country Is Committing War Crimes

What we are doing in Gaza now is a war of devastation: indiscriminate, limitless, cruel and criminal killing of civilians. We're not doing this due to loss of control.

UK politics

Cryptocurrency

fromBitcoin Magazine

Bitcoin Vs Stablecoins: Bitcoin Is An Unreplicable Lifeline In Authoritarian Regimes

Bitcoin's unique value transcends that of stablecoins in dire situations of financial instability and authoritarianism.

UK threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale

The UK government is pursuing legal action to ensure Chelsea's sale proceeds support Ukrainian humanitarian efforts.

UK news

UK fully prepared' to take Roman Abramovich to court over frozen 2.5bn

fromPolygon

Board games

Support Ukrainian hospitals with this itch.io bundle of more than 250 indie TTRPGs for $8

fromwww.bbc.com

UK threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale

The UK government is pursuing legal action to ensure Chelsea's sale proceeds support Ukrainian humanitarian efforts.

UK news

UK fully prepared' to take Roman Abramovich to court over frozen 2.5bn

fromPolygon

Board games

Support Ukrainian hospitals with this itch.io bundle of more than 250 indie TTRPGs for $8

more#ukraine

SF parents

fromLos Angeles Times

Bakersfield girl who faced deportation and loss of lifesaving medical care is allowed to stay in U.S.

The family of a 4-year-old girl receives humanitarian protection in the U.S. to continue her critical medical treatment after public and legislative advocacy.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Kristof: Really, Secretary Rubio? I'm Lying About the Kids Dying Under Trump?

Humanitarian aid cuts by the Trump administration have led to numerous deaths, contrary to claims made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Ex-military founders raise $20m to scale secure defence and disaster response platform

Labrys Technologies raised $20 million to enhance its secure coordination platform for defense and humanitarian teams.

fromSilicon Canals

London startup

London's Labrys gets 17.5M from Plural and others to fix broken tools in crisis zones - Silicon Canals

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

Ex-military founders raise $20m to scale secure defence and disaster response platform

Labrys Technologies raised $20 million to enhance its secure coordination platform for defense and humanitarian teams.

fromSilicon Canals

London startup

London's Labrys gets 17.5M from Plural and others to fix broken tools in crisis zones - Silicon Canals

more#funding

World news

Why are humanitarian crises in African countries so ignored?

African nations are experiencing the most neglected humanitarian crises, receiving minimal aid despite severe needs.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Government threatens to sue ex-Chelsea owner over frozen 2.5bn

The UK government is pursuing action against Abramovich to secure humanitarian funds from the Chelsea sale.

Artificial intelligence

fromBusiness Insider

Mercy Corps' AI tool gives aid workers field insights in seconds

Mercy Corps aims to leverage generative AI to provide timely, reliable data to aid workers in humanitarian crises.

NYC politics

fromTruthout

Ex-Israeli Mediator Says Netanyahu's Aim in Gaza Is Permanent War, Not Ceasefire

The latest ceasefire negotiations are viewed unfavorably for Palestinians, enabling further Israeli actions in Gaza.