humanitarian aid

Blinken surprises War Cabinet with decision on Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shocked the Cabinet ministers by announcing a decision regarding aid to Gaza that they had not made themselves.

Nir Barkat:

'Absurd for Israel to fight Hamas and give it humanitairan aid'

Former Jerusalem mayor questions why Israel allows so much aid to go into Gaza while Hamas continues to hold 133 Israelis hostage.

Former Dutch minister is UN's Gaza humanitarian coordinator

UN announces Sigrid Kaag will oversee humanitarian relief shipments into Gaza. She is married to a former PLO cabinet minister.

Gaza resident tells IDF:

'Hamas has control of UNRWA in Gaza'

Civilian in Gaza tells soldier Hamas has control over the humanitarian aid which is brought into the Gaza Strip.

Former UN Amb.: 'Increase the force, be less humanitarian'

MK Danny Danon calls on Israel to clarify red line to the US. 'Trucks entering Gaza through Kerem Shalom are a mistake and wrong.'

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Gazans loot aid trucks at Rafah border crossing

New footage shows Gazans swarming trucks of humanitarian supplies only a short distance past the Rafah border crossing.

Cabinet approves:

Humanitarian aid to enter Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing

Cabinet cites "urgent security need" to increase the number of aid trucks entering Gaza in approving the move.

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Hamas beats Gazans, seizes food and supplies

The IDF's Arabic spokesman has published footage showing Hamas stealing humanitarian supplies from Gazan residents.

IDF:

Hamas launches rockets from within humanitarian zones

Hamas launched rockets from within the humanitarian zone, using Gazan civilians as human shields.

Diplomatic source:

Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza to heed US request

The source explained that the allowance of aid is vital for the war's international legitimacy, which allows it to continue.

President Herzog tours Israel-Egypt border

The President reviewed the humanitarian aid Israel facilitates through Egypt and the international organizations in Gaza.

Ben-Gvir: Food and fuel to Gaza is insane

Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced the idea of any prisoner exchange deal and called to halt humanitarian deliveries to Gaza.

UN delays humanitarian zone to avoid aligning with Israel

The UN is refusing to support the humanitarian zone in the south of the Gaza Strip, to avoid being seen agreeing to Israeli demands.

What did Jordan include in its humanitarian aid to Gaza?

Defense echelon maintains silence on whether contents of Jordan's aid to Gaza were examined, and what the aid included.

IDF reopens Gaza humanitarian corridor

IDF has facilitated reopening of a humanitarian corridor in order to allow civilians in northern Gaza Strip to move for their own safety.

WSJ against Hamas:

'In English they beg for aid, in Arabic they pledge a massacre'

An editorial column in the Wall Street Journal underscores Hamas's hypocrisy.

Biden:

'Progress has been made on 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza'

The US has pushed for “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting to facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid and potential release of hostages.

Israel to open additional water line to Gaza Strip

The war cabinet decided to open a second water line to the southern Gaza Strip claiming it would legitimize continuation of the operation.

UNRWA: Thousands loot humanitarian aid warehouses

The UNRWA claims that warehouses holding humanitarian aid were emptied, I'm called for a more steady flow of supplies to Gaza.

A humanitarian solution for Gaza: Unconditional surrender now!

If Hamas leadership decides to surrender unconditionally rather than dying in the coming battle, the hostages will have be returned.Op-ed.

Eight trucks with humanitarian aid enter Gaza Strip

Eight trucks with water, food and medical equipment enter Gaza through the Rafah crossing.

Joint war cabinet:

No aid to Gaza as long as hostages are not returned

Israel will not stop the food, water, and medication from reaching civilians in the southern Gaza Strip as long as it does not reach Hamas.

IDF: Evacuate to humanitarian area, aid will be provided there

IDF calls on Gazans to evacuate to al-Mawasi, promising, 'International humanitarian aid will be provided as needed.'

Hamas steals fuel, medical equipment from UNRWA facility

UNRWA deletes tweet reporting Hams theft of humanitarian aid. Foreign Ministry: 'Did Hamas hack your account?'

Israel extends humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees

All ministries receive 0.06% budget cuts to continue funding for assistance to 14,000 Ukrainian refugees in Israel.

Israel sends food, water to Ukraine after dam attack

200,000 liters of drinking water, 10 tons of food sent to aid victims of flooding in Kerson region after destruction of Kakhova Dam.

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Chief Rabbi of Ukraine escapes artillery during aid misssion

A humanitarian delegation led by the chief Rabbi of Ukraine came under artillery fire while helping victims of the dam burst in Kherson.

Israeli delegation with 10 tons of aid heads for Turkey

United Hatzalah sends 25 first responders, search and rescue experts and 10 tons of medical supplies and humanitarian aid after earthquake.

Bronfman Prize

IsraAID CEO Yotam Polizer wins Charles Bronfman Prize

Head of the Israeli humanitarian aid group is always willing to take on challenges that may seem risky or impossible.

US to provide additional $1.2B in aid to Ukraine

New aid package will include artillery, coastal defense equipment and rocket systems, as well as humanitarian assistance.

Israeli aid mission to Ukraine treats 1,000th patient

The Israeli-led ‘Shining Star’ humanitarian aid operation for refugees in Ukraine, has now entered its eighth day.

Refugee crisis in Moldova:

Severe shortage of food and insulin in Moldova

United Hatzalah sends first cargo plane with 16 tons of humanitarian aid and medical supplies.

Over 5,000 clothing items delivered to immigrants from Ukraine

Pitchon Lev donates a first shipment of over 5,000 items of clothes for new immigrants from the Ukraine.

Ukraine War

Official ceremony for humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Israel's ambassador to Poland attended a ceremony to mark the arrival of Israel's humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

Israel sending 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Shipment includes 17 tons of medicine and medical equipment, as well as winter coats.

Bennett: Israel to send 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Israeli PM pledges Jewish State will do all it can to assist Ukrainian people affected by war with Russia.

Ukraine War

Knesset Speaker calls Ukrainian counterpart

Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy called the Rada speaker to express solidarity with Ukraine and sorrow over the losses suffered.

Ukraine War

Ukrainian Ambassador: Russia is aiming to occupy major cities

Ukraine's ambassador to Israel delivered a grim press briefing at the embassy in Tel Aviv.

Israel preparing to send humanitarian aid package to Ukraine

Israel preparing plan to send medical equipment to Ukraine to help as Russian military offensive continues.

When a Rabbi like me hears about an attack on Jews

I am a humanitarian, but I am no liberal. When someone attacks Jews violently, I want him dead — on the spot. Op-ed.

What my mother taught me about charity

The humanitarian impulse was so ingrained over the generations that Jews became known for donating more than any other group. Op-ed.

UN appeals for $95 million in aid for Gaza

UN launched emergency appeal for $95 million for Gaza for the next three months to meet immediate humanitarian needs.

US restoring assistance programs for the Palestinian Authority

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield says US resuming $15 million in aid to PA, says much criticism of Israel is anti-Semitic.

Report: Israel in talks with Lebanon to send medical equipment

Israel's offer of humanitarian assistance to Lebanon following Beirut explosion is being mediated through the United Nations.

Israeli doctor appeals to Lebanese President, Hezbollah leader

Following Beirut explosion, head of Galilee hospital begs Lebanese, Hezbollah, leaders: 'Put aside politics, we want to help those injured.'

IDF helps rescue Jordanian children trapped by flood

Israeli Air Force assisting in rescue of children trapped in Jordanian bus by flood waters after request by Jordanian government.

UN warns of 'catastrophe' in Gaza

UN says the situation in Gaza is "catastrophic", warns US could create "more misery" by cutting aid to UNRWA.

Hamas bans fruit imports from Israel

Angry over closure of Kerem Shalom crossing, Hamas informs Gazan merchants it would stop fruit imports from Israel.

'Hadar Goldin has human rights too'

EU Foreign Affairs Committee holds special session on the humanitarian rights of IDF soldiers whose bodies are in the hands of Hamas.

Bennett on Gaza: No free lunches

'We should not give gifts for free. Humanitarian aid in exchange for humanitarian aid.'

Gaza rejects medicine from IDF

Body coordinating 'Return Marches' refuses to accept medicine delivery from IDF and any medicine originating with 'massacre perpetrators'.

Israel transfers medical aid to Gaza

Decision made in light of 'severe hardships in Gaza Strip'. Trucks will be brought through Kerem Shalom crossing.

Reporter to UNRWA: 'Where has all the flour gone?'

The Gaza 'humanitarian crisis' is not due to a lack of staples, but to donated supplies going straight to Hamas via UNRWA, claims report.

Turkish humanitarian aid funnelled to Hamas terrorists

Director of Gaza branch of Turkish humanitarian aid organization worked for military branch of Hamas and diverted funds to terrorists.

Jordan allows aid to Syrian refugees stuck on border

Jordan announced Monday that it would allow aid deliveries to thousands of refugees on its border with Syria.

Humanitarian aid delivered to besieged Syrian towns

70 trucks of humanitarian aid delivered to four besieged towns in Syria for the first time in almost six months.

Syria: 12 killed as aid convoy attacked

18 trucks in a 31-vehicle convoy delivering aid attacked in Aleppo.

UN: 75,000 Syrians starving on the Jordan border

Since Jordan closed its border with Syria in June, tens of thousands of refugees remain trapped between war and starvation.

Danon: UN breeds 'incubators of terrorism'

UN Ambassador Danny Danon questions how much UN can oversee its "humanitarian aid."

Ministry warns: Hamas NGO scandal deeper than imagined

Foreign Affairs Min. Director Dore Gold, after World Vision donation scandal: "More humanitarian aid organizations helping Hamas."