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Trump's envoy promises more humanitarian aid after visit to Gaza

As famine deepens in Gaza, Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, visited the war-ravaged territory on Friday, pledging increased humanitarian assistance. His trip comes amid growing international pressure on Israel over the mounting civilian death toll in the besieged Palestinian enclave. Ahead......

Death toll in Gaza war surpasses 60,000, says Hamas health ministry

The Gaza Health Ministry announced on Tuesday, July 29, that the death toll from the war with Israel has exceeded 60,000 since the conflict began, following the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israeli territory. The ongoing war has also left over 145,000 injured, according to the ministry. Mounting......

UN calls for more aid to alleviate famine-like conditions in Gaza

The United Nations has urged a sustained and scaled-up flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza to address the worsening hunger crisis, following Israel’s recent decision to ease restrictions in the besieged Palestinian enclave. The call comes as malnutrition and starvation claim more lives each day. Dire......

Over 100 NGOs warn of mass famine in Gaza amid ongoing conflict

 More than a hundred humanitarian organizations have issued an urgent warning about the outbreak of a “mass famine” in the war-torn Gaza Strip. The alert comes as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff prepares for a diplomatic mission in Europe to finalize the creation of a humanitarian corridor. Despite......

Rising humanitarian toll in Gaza as 93 reportedly killed in aid-seeking crowd

According to local civil defense sources, at least 93 people were killed on Sunday in the Gaza Strip when Israeli forces allegedly opened fire on civilians attempting to reach humanitarian aid points. The majority of fatalities reportedly occurred near the Zikim area, northwest of Gaza City, where thousands......

Gaza faces critical food crisis amid ongoing conflict

The United Nations, in collaboration with NGOs, has issued a report warning that Gaza’s population of approximately 2.4 million faces an imminent food crisis or worse by September, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Despite being nearly 19 months into the ongoing......

Sudan's Deepening Famine Crisis; A Dire Humanitarian Emergency

Sudan, ravaged by months of conflict, is facing an escalating famine crisis, with the situation set to worsen in the coming months, according to a recent report backed by the United Nations. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) assessment revealed a dramatic spread of famine, particularly......

The Struggle for Survival Amid Gaza’s Scarcity and Destruction

Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the search for basic sustenance has become an agonizing daily ordeal for its residents. With nearly 14 months of war causing severe shortages, Palestinians are forced to travel long distances in hopes of securing even a small amount of flour or bread. The war’s......

Namibia's Drastic Measures: Culling Wildlife to Combat Drought-Induced Famine

Namibia is set to undertake a significant wildlife cull, targeting over 700 animals, including elephants, to address the severe drought that has left nearly half of its population facing acute food insecurity. This unprecedented move aims to provide much-needed sustenance to drought-stricken communities......