The joint report from the Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, and the World Food Programme, WFP, released on Wednesday, highlights how funding shortfalls are exacerbating already dire conditions in several countries. The report outlines the critical need for humanitarian aid in regions affected by conflict and violence, with these factors driving acute food insecurity in […]
The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry said Israel had perpetrated a concerted policy to destroy Gaza’s healthcare system. Israel said it firmly rejected the allegations, in a statement from its mission in Geneva. Israel also rejected accusations of widespread and systematic abuse of Palestinian detainees, amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity. […]
The International Court of Justice also ruled Israel must keep open the key Rafah crossing for unhindered humanitarian aid and urged the unconditional release of hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7 assault.Israel had argued before the court that an order to stop military activity would give free rein to Hamas extremists and prevent […]