Aug 04 Dozens killed as Palestinians in Gaza scramble for aid from air and land By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel's blockade and military offensive have made it nearly impossible to safely deliver aid. That's contributing to the territory's slide toward famine nearly 22 months into the war with Hamas. Continue reading
Aug 04 Videos of emaciated Israeli hostages in Gaza increase pressure on Netanyahu for a ceasefire By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The videos released late last week by militant groups Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad show two skeletal hostages pleading for their lives. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 5:37 Supplies trickling into Gaza not enough to prevent Palestinian deaths, UN office warns By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn, Claire Mufson Sunday marks one week since Israel began daily “tactical pauses” of fighting in parts of Gaza to allow more aid into the territory. But humanitarian groups say supplies are only trickling in, with violence continuing to kill aid-seekers as the… Continue watching
Aug 03 Israeli minister visits flashpoint holy site as officials say 33 more aid-seekers killed in Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press A far-right Israeli minister visited and prayed at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Sunday, triggering regional condemnation and fears that the provocative move could further escalate tensions. The visit came as hospitals in Gaza said 33 more Palestinians seeking food aid were… Continue reading
Aug 02 Israeli gunfire kills more Gaza aid-seekers as U.S. envoy meets with hostages' families By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israeli forces opened fire near two aid distribution sites run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as crowds of hungry Palestinians again sought food, killing at least 10 people, witnesses and health workers said Saturday. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 13:23 Security contractor says he witnessed 'barbaric' and un-American tactics at Gaza aid sites By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a U.S. and Israeli-backed humanitarian aid initiative, has been delivering aid into Gaza since May. But since then, the U.N. says hundreds of Palestinians have been killed outside of GHF aid sites. Nick Schifrin spoke with… Continue watching
Aug 01 U.S. envoy tours distribution site in Gaza as humanitarian crisis worsens By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Julia Frankel, Associated Press All four of the group’s distribution sites are in zones controlled by the Israeli military and throughout their months in operation have become flashpoints of desperation, where starving people scramble for scarce aid. Hundreds have been killed by either gunfire… Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 6:35 Sen. Shaheen on why more Dems voted to block weapons to Israel: 'Things need to change' By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura A late-night congressional vote fell short of the number needed to block weapons sales to Israel. But in a dramatic shift, more than half of Democrats supported the measure, reaching its highest level of support to date. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen… Continue watching
Jul 31 With growing urgency, more U.S. Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza By David Crary, Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press Major Jewish organizations, like the American Jewish Committee and the Rabbinical Assembly, express concern over worsening conditions and call for increased cooperation to deliver aid. Continue reading
Jul 31 Witkoff, Huckabee will inspect Gaza food distribution amid rising death toll of Palestinians seeking aid By Wafaa Shurafa, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The White House says envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee will inspect food distribution in Gaza on Friday. Continue reading