World Feb 05 Head of humanitarian group urges nations to step up Sudan aid to prevent 'biblical' famine By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Veronica Vela, Hamada Hanoura
Nation Dec 30 Watch 7:01 U.S. unveils new plan for humanitarian aid after pausing contributions earlier this year The U.S. has pledged $2 billion in humanitarian aid to the United Nations, as part of a deal that will also overhaul how the U.S. funds foreign aid work going forward. The move comes after the U.S. paused nearly all… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
World Dec 29 U.S. pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to 'adapt, shrink or die' The money is a tiny fraction of what the U.S. has contributed in the past but reflects what the administration believes is a generous amount that will maintain the United States' status as the world's largest humanitarian donor. By Jamey Keaten, Matthew Lee, Associated Press
World Oct 11 Watch 6:35 Relief organizations ready to surge aid to Gaza as ceasefire takes hold There’s relief in both Israel and Gaza as the pause in fighting appears to be holding. As Israeli forces pull back in Gaza, humanitarian organizations prepare to move in to increase the flow of desperately needed aid. Before the ceasefire… By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Andrew Corkery, Janine AlHadidi
World Aug 23 Watch 5:50 'Purely in survival mode': Aid worker shares conditions in Gaza City after famine declared Officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 33 people, including Palestinians sheltering in tents and seeking scarce food. It comes a day after the IPC declared that Gaza City is in the grips of a famine… By John Yang, Andrew Corkery
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
Jul 27 Watch 4:23 Israel increases food aid to Gaza amid outrage over growing reports of starvation By Lisa Desjardins, Harry Zahn As international outrage over starvation in Gaza grows, Israel’s military on Sunday ordered a daily “tactical pause” in fighting in three areas of the territory until further notice. Israel and nearby nations also resumed airdrops of food, though aid organizations… Continue watching
Jul 27 Israel begins daily pause in fighting in 3 Gaza areas to allow entry of 'minimal' aid By Wafaa Shurafa, Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in fighting in three populated areas of Gaza for 10 hours a day, part of measures including airdrops as concerns grow over surging hunger and as Israel faces international criticism over its conduct in the 21-month war. Continue reading
Jul 26 Israeli military says airdrops of humanitarian aid will begin Saturday night in Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press International criticism, including by close allies, has grown as several hundred Palestinians have been killed in recent weeks while trying to reach aid. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 6:23 Palestinians describe choice between starvation and risking death to get food aid in Gaza By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz There are signs that Israel is preparing to expand ground operations into an area of central Gaza that has been a relatively safe refuge for displaced Palestinians and humanitarian aid groups. While the Israeli military issued evacuation orders, at least… Continue watching