Gaza, UN and aid

UN says it's ready to ramp up delivery of desperately needed aid to Gaza
The United Nations says it's ready to ramp up the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza after a ceasefire agreement and urged the removal of major security and political obstacles so it can reach all those in need.
Humanitarian aid ‘priority’ as Gaza ceasefire welcomed
Australia has welcomed a ceasefire in Gaza with hopes it will help quell community tensions domestically, although some are less optimistic.
UN says priority must be easing Gaza suffering, warns security poses aid challenge
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday the priority now "must be to ease the tremendous suffering" caused by the war in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas,
Lack of Security After Gaza Truce Could Make Aid Surge Difficult, UN Says
A short-term surge of aid deliveries into Gaza after a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas will be difficult if the deal does not cover security arrangements in the enclave, a senior U.
UN Voices 'Huge Relief' At Gaza Ceasefire Deal
The UN rights chief on Wednesday hailed news of a ceasefire deal for Gaza between Israel and Hamas, saying it held the promise of "huge relief after so much unbearable pain and misery".
UN lays groundwork for Gaza aid surge under ceasefire but still sees challenges
The deal, not yet formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel.
UN offers assistance following news of Gaza ceasefire
Following the agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, the United Nations has offered its support in implementing the truce. "The United Nations stands ready to support the implementation of this deal and scale up the delivery of sustained humanitarian relief to the countless
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Armed Drone Attacks on Humanitarian Aid Efforts Put Future at Risk
Humanitarian aid operations in some places may become impossible, as a report shows a dramatic rise in the use of armed ...
EU allocates 148 mln euros humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova
The European Union announced on Monday a new humanitarian aid package of 140 million euros ($142.8 million) for Ukraine and a ...
Hostage exchange, military ops ceased and large-scale aid: Key details of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Qatar, Egypt, and the US announced a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas to begin on January 19.
Israel considering limiting humanitarian aid to Gaza after Trump’s inauguration
Israel is considering limiting humanitarian aid to Gaza after Donald Trump comes into office later this month in a bid to ...
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EU announces additional $143 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine
The European Union is allocating an additional 140 million euros ($143 million) in humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, the ...
Texans On Mission deploys teams to aid California wildfire victims
In a heartfelt sendoff, volunteers loaded and double-checked trucks at the organization’s warehouse in East Dallas before ...
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Germany to provide humanitarian aid worth €50 million to Syria
Germany is to provide an additional €50 million ($51 million) in humanitarian aid for Syria, Foreign Minister Annalena ...
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Italian aid worker held without charge in Venezuela for two months
An Italian aid worker detained in Venezuela since November has had no contact with officials or family for two months, ...