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Poland refuses to admit immigrants; suffers severe criticism

Human rights organizations, including the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation, sent an open letter to the Prime Minister of Poland: 'Fluctuations in the region do not exempt us from being human.'

Poland refuses to admit immigrants; suffers severe criticism

Saudi Arabia narrowly misses seat on UNHRC

Amid concerns over its human rights record, Saudi Arabia falls seven votes short in its bid to secure a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council. It was previously elected to the UNHRC in 2013.

Saudi Arabia narrowly misses seat on UNHRC

Despite human rights concerns:

US grants Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid

Biden administration overrides human rights conditions on military aid to Egypt, grants it the full $1.3 billion allocation.

US grants Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid

Hostage's father: Humanitarian aid torpedoes my son's return

Kobi Samerano, father of murdered hostage Yonatan Samerano, criticizes Israeli government for allowing humanitarian aid to reach Hamas. 'You are torpedoing my son's return while you are feeding Hamas.'

Hostage's father: Humanitarian aid torpedoes my son's return

Families of Hamas victims petition Supreme Court against Gaza aid

Petition filed by B'Tzalmo human rights organization on behalf of families of victims of October 7 and hostages states aid allowed into Gaza ends up in Hamas hands and constitutes support for terrorism.

Families of Hamas victims petition Supreme Court against Gaza aid

Expert:

Hamas' governing abilities will survive - unless someone wakes up

Former ISA official Yossi Amrosi warns humanitarian aid shipments allow Hamas to continue controlling Gaza's population, notes, 'Every police officer is a Hamas terrorist.'

Hamas' governing abilities will survive - unless someone wakes up

Jewish human rights expert helped Britain against Netanyahu

One of the close associates of the British Prime Minister is Richard Hermer, appointed by Starmer as the legal advisor who advises, among other things, on the issue of Israel.

Jewish human rights expert helped Britain against Netanyahu

Netanyahu:

Patients from Gaza to be transferred to a third country

After canceling Gallant's directive to open a hospital for Gazans, Netanyahu directed the implementation of a plan to transfer patients to a third country.

Patients from Gaza to be transferred to a third country

19 mil. pounds of aid

US sums up Gaza maritime pier operation

USAID reports that US humanitarian pier delivered 19 million pounds of aid to Gaza; stating that a ceasefire is urgently needed to enable the surge of assistance and the release of hostages.

US sums up Gaza maritime pier operation

IDF soldier injured while securing humanitarian aid in Gaza

Hamas terrorists fire RPG at IDF soldiers securing humanitarian aid trucks in Gaza, moderately injuring one soldier

IDF soldier injured while securing humanitarian aid in Gaza

Gallant hosts US CENTCOM commander in Tel Aviv

Gallant gave a review of the developments in Israel's north and south and the efforts being made to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Gallant hosts US CENTCOM commander in Tel Aviv

'We've lost our minds'

Israel reconnects Gaza to electricity

A water desalination and sewage treatment facility will be operated in Gaza directly from the Israeli electricity grid. Smotrich: 'We've lost our minds completely. With our own hands, we are rehabilitating Gaza.'

Israel reconnects Gaza to electricity

House Armed Services Head calls on Biden to close Gaza pier

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers writes letter to President calling US-built pier off Gaza coast a 'failed operation,' calls for closure of pier before a 'catastrophe' happens.

House Armed Services Head calls on Biden to close Gaza pier

No famine in Gaza, new report finds

Integrated Food Security Phase Classification admits amount of food available in Gaza increased after previous report in March warning of famine risk.

No famine in Gaza, new report finds

UN Official:

'Rampant smuggling, looting, and blocked aid deliveries in Gaza'

A new report warns that the breakdown of civil order has exacerbated humanitarian crises caused by the war by preventing aid deliveries from reaching those in need of them.

'Rampant smuggling, looting, and blocked aid deliveries in Gaza'

UNRWA says it can't use new corridor because trucks get looted

UN official says UNRWA cannot use a new aid corridor opened by the IDF because Gazans looted most of the trucks, putting workers at risk.

UNRWA says it can't use new corridor because trucks get looted

Near crossing

IDF announces daily 'tactical pauses' of military activity

Spokesperson's Unit says pause will take place every day from 8 am-7 pm along the road leading from the Kerem Shalom Crossing to the Salah al-Din Road.

IDF announces daily 'tactical pauses' of military activity

USA imposes sanctions on anti-aid protest organization

The US State Department imposed sanctions today on the Tzav 9 protest organization, whose activists have been blocking aid trucks from Jordan to the Gaza Strip.

USA imposes sanctions on anti-aid protest organization

American pressure to open the Rafah crossing

The US is pressuring Egypt to allow the passage of a thousand humanitarian aid trucks through the Rafah crossing despite its opposition to Israeli control of the crossing.

American pressure to open the Rafah crossing

US announces $400 million in new aid to Palestinians

State Department said it is earmarking $404 million in "lifesaving humanitarian aid to support Palestinian civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, and the region."

US announces $400 million in new aid to Palestinians

Report:

Egypt interested in Israel funding humanitarian aid to Gaza

Egyptian source says his government is 'not satisfied' with rate of humanitarian aid to Gaza, says Israel should be the one providing the aid.

Egypt interested in Israel funding humanitarian aid to Gaza

764 trucks enter Gaza through Rafah Crossing

1,858 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred into the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom and Erez West Crossings over the last week.

764 trucks enter Gaza through Rafah Crossing

Israel helps establish maternity ward at Gaza field hospital

Israel helps establish new maternity complex at Gaza field hospital, provides additional generators for International Medical Corps Field Hospital in Central Gaza.

Israel helps establish maternity ward at Gaza field hospital

1,806 pallets of food transferred to Gaza via US pier in 1st week

IDF says 2,065 humanitarian aid trucks were inspected and transferred through the Kerem Shalom and Erez West crossings in the last week, in addition to the aid sent through the new US-built pier.

1,806 pallets of food transferred to Gaza via US pier in 1st week

US admits:

Aid sent through new Gaza pier likely doesn't reach Gazans

Pentagon Press Secretary Patrick S. Ryder says it is unlikely that the aid the US has attempted to send into Gaza through the pier it constructed off the Gaza coast actually reached the people it is intended for.

Aid sent through new Gaza pier likely doesn't reach Gazans

Israel continues efforts to increase aid entering Gaza

Over 160,000 liters of fuel and diesel, hundreds of pallets of humanitarian aid via the floating pier, and over 1,000 humanitarian aid trucks through the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings.

Israel continues efforts to increase aid entering Gaza

Yesh Atid voters reject Lapid's condemnation of blocking trucks

A new survey shows that among soldiers who voted for Yesh Atid, a significant percentage do not approve of party leader Yair Lapid's stance on the delivery of humanitarian supplies to Gaza.

Yesh Atid voters reject Lapid's condemnation of blocking trucks

Police use water cannons against activists blocking aid trucks

At least 20 activists arrested as over 100 block aid trucks heading into Gaza from Mitzpe Ramon area.

Police use water cannons against activists blocking aid trucks

Police brutality against protesters blocking aid convoys

Severe violence was inflicted last night by the police on youths during the blocking of aid trucks to Gaza on Route 1.

Police brutality against protesters blocking aid convoys

US Defense Secretary:

'US troops at Gaza pier may be fired at and return fire'

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tells Congressional committee American forces helping build pier for aid off of Gaza coast can shoot back if they are fired on from Gaza.

'US troops at Gaza pier may be fired at and return fire'

Watch:

American pier established off the coast of Gaza

The US Central Command released the first photos of the American pier built off the coast of Gaza in coordination with Israel.

American pier established off the coast of Gaza

Report:

British troops could be tasked with delivering aid to Gaza

With US troops refusing to come ashore in Gaza, troops from a third nation would be needed to move the supplies from the floating pier to the coast.

British troops could be tasked with delivering aid to Gaza

Report:

Leaked doc. claims Israel in violation of aid commitments to US

USAID officials sent a report to the State Department saying that Israel is not honouring the requirement for US arms deals that it allow humanitarian aid efforts.

Leaked doc. claims Israel in violation of aid commitments to US

IDF joins US initiative to expand aid to Gaza

IDF collaborates with Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) initiative of the US, which will create an enhanced ship to shore distribution system to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

IDF joins US initiative to expand aid to Gaza

Report:

Israel rebuilding border crossing to allow additional aid to Gaza

The 'Tzav 9' protest movement claims that the Erez crossing is being rebuilt only to allow more supplies to be delivered to Gaza.

Israel rebuilding border crossing to allow additional aid to Gaza

WFP flour trucks enter Gaza from Ashdod port for 1st time

Eight World Food Program trucks of flour entered the Gaza Strip from the Ashdod Port today.

WFP flour trucks enter Gaza from Ashdod port for 1st time

Despite lack of reciprocity:

Israel increases humanitarian gestures in Gaza

COGAT leads humanitarian efforts in Gaza, opening two more bakeries in northern Gaza, continuing work on the Bani Suheila water pipeline, and transferring 126 trucks to northern Gaza.

Israel increases humanitarian gestures in Gaza

Despite escalations, IDF repairs water line to benefit Gazans

IDF repairs water line in Khan Yunis area, opens new 'Northern Crossing'; efforts continue to enable the entry of humanitarian aid to residents of the Gaza Strip.

Despite escalations, IDF repairs water line to benefit Gazans

Watch:

Protestors block aid trucks heading into Gaza

Security forces drag away family members of terror victims during protest against entry of aid trucks into Gaza without the return of the hostages.

Protestors block aid trucks heading into Gaza

IDF constructing new land crossing to facilitate Gaza aid

'Northern Crossing to enable more aid to flow directly to civilians in the areas that have been challenging for trucks to access,' IDF says.

IDF constructing new land crossing to facilitate Gaza aid

New record number of aid trucks enter Gaza

468 aid trucks enter Gaza today, setting new record one day after previous record of 419 trucks was set.

New record number of aid trucks enter Gaza

Erdogan's revenge:

Turkey to act against Israel for denying aid to Gaza

Turkey has announced a series of steps against Israel was announced after Israel refused President Erdogan's request to transfer humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Turkey to act against Israel for denying aid to Gaza

Highest number of aid trucks since war enter Gaza today

Today, 419 humanitarian aid trucks passed through the Kerem Shalom and Nitzana border crossings.

Highest number of aid trucks since war enter Gaza today

Deaths of WCK employees:

Israel likely to approve external investigation

Defense officials intend to cooperate with external organizations wishing to conduct independent investigations into the deaths of humanitarian aid workers in Gaza, report says.

Israel likely to approve external investigation

Six Months Later:

IDF summarizes half a year of war

IDF statistics show thousands of terrorists killed, targets destroyed, and operational hours logged on every front.

IDF summarizes half a year of war

Ben-Gvir:

Vote on aid to Gaza was stolen

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claims that the vote to allow increased humanitarian aid to Gaza was held in his absence to prevent him from objecting.

Vote on aid to Gaza was stolen

IDF concludes investigation into strike that killed aid workers

IDF publishes findings of investigation into airstrike that killed World Central Kitchen employees in Gaza. Among the measures: dismissal of two officers, and reprimand of two commanders.

IDF concludes investigation into strike that killed aid workers

MK Danon:

We made a mistake when we listened to the US on the war in Gaza

MK Danny Danon, member of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, says Israel changed its modus operandi in Gaza - and now the world says the war is taking too long.

We made a mistake when we listened to the US on the war in Gaza

Death announcement claims: Aid worker was killed in Jewish attack

Parents of World Central Kitchen employee Jacob Flickinger criticize IDF, claim that if strike was a mistake, IDF is 'extremely incompetent.'

Death announcement claims: Aid worker was killed in Jewish attack

Gallant briefs US on deaths of Gaza aid workers

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin on incident which led to deaths of World Central Kitchen employees, notes daily Iranian attacks on Israel.

Gallant briefs US on deaths of Gaza aid workers

Report:

UK threatens to declare Israel in violation of intl. law

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak threatens in conversation with Netanyahu to declare Israel in violation of international law unless more aid allowed into Gaza.

UK threatens to declare Israel in violation of intl. law

UK summons Israeli Amb. to condemn aid worker deaths

Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell summons Israeli Ambassador to the UK, demands 'quick, transparent investigation' and 'full accountability.'

UK summons Israeli Amb. to condemn aid worker deaths

Following deadly strike:

Aid organizations freeze Gaza operations

Two humanitarian aid groups freeze Gaza operations following deaths of five World Central Kitchen employees.

Aid organizations freeze Gaza operations

COGAT: No limit on aid to Gaza, IPC report filled with errors

COGAT has published a clarification denouncing the recent IPC report that claims Gaza is on the verge of famine as being an inaccurate depiction of reality.

COGAT: No limit on aid to Gaza, IPC report filled with errors

Aid To Gaza:

Violent protest at the 'Kerem Shalom' crossing; 3 arrested

Police forces prevented demonstrators from blocking the aid trucks to Gaza. Three demonstrators were arrested after they interfered with police activity at the crossing.

Violent protest at the 'Kerem Shalom' crossing; 3 arrested

Herzog to Democrats:

'Alliance with America is stronger than ever and irreplaceable'

Israel's President met today with a delegation of US Congressmen and women from the Democratic Party, led by AIPAC.

'Alliance with America is stronger than ever and irreplaceable'

Foreign Minister:

'UN became antisemitic, terror-supporting under Guterres'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz lashes into UN Secretary-General after Guterres visits Egypt, calls line of trucks waiting to enter Gaza a 'moral outrage.'

'UN became antisemitic, terror-supporting under Guterres'

South African Jews 'fight back' on Human Rights Day

As their government aligns with Hamas and Iran, South African Jews turned several Johannesburg suburbs yellow by tying yellow ribbons around trees in support of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

South African Jews 'fight back' on Human Rights Day

Israel Prize:

HR expert awarded for work publicizing Hamas crimes

Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, head of the Civil Commission on October 7 Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children and a human rights law expert at Hebrew University, was awarded the Israel Prize in the field of Solidarity (Arvut Hadadit) for her work to raise worldwide awareness of the atrocities committed by the Hamas terrorist organization on October 7.

HR expert awarded for work publicizing Hamas crimes

Report:

Israel creates secret plan for Gaza aid distribution

Plan for Gazans distributing humanitarian aid, assuming leadership at war's end, sparks backlash from Hamas and Israel's War Cabinet.

Israel creates secret plan for Gaza aid distribution