The Israeli army is holding the positions it gained Tuesday in southeastern Gaza but without launching a large-scale operation. In parallel, a delegation is negotiating in Cairo to secure the release of hostages
The government of Benjamin Netanyahu said it had been left with ‘no other choice’ after the latest breakdown of ceasefire negotiations with Hamas
The Israeli government has also not yet allowed the landing of humanitarian supplies for the Strip in the nearby port of Ashdod
UNRWA and other UN agencies, together with international and local NGOs, provide and coordinate assistance through mostly local staff
The suspension of activities by the NGOs World Central Kitchen and Anera raises fears of a domino effect on other organizations operating in the Strip
The Justin Trudeau government has resumed funding to the UNRWA and said it wants ‘lasting peace in the Middle East, including towards the establishment of the State of Palestine’
A pacifist organization is attacked for its failed attempt to transport food into the Palestinian enclave. Most of the population believes that humanitarian assistance ends up in the hands of Hamas
Health, education and garbage collection in the camps for displaced people depend directly on UNRWA, which is being targeted by Israel
Israeli media reported that mediators were making progress on an agreement for a cease-fire and release of dozens of hostages held in Gaza as well as Palestinians imprisoned by Israel
Despite the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave, NGOs say supplies have slowed down to a trickle due to bureaucratic obstacles, grueling inspections and arbitrary entry criteria
Several experts believe that Israel has linked the agency to the Hamas attacks in a bid to put an end to this principle, which was recognized by the U.N. in 1948
Demonstrators managed to stop trucks bound for the Strip in the port of Ashdod to press for the release of the hostages still being held after the Hamas attacks of October 7
Suspending contributions to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees targets civilians rather than Hamas
The UNRWA, which helps 5.9 million people and is the main humanitarian actor in Gaza, will only be able to operate until the end of February after 16 countries cut off their contributions due to the alleged involvement of 12 employees in the Hamas attack against Israel on October 7
