Tag: humanitarian aid

Gaza flotilla sails again; Italy’s Tajani warns of danger

ROME (Reuters) -An international aid flotilla that paused for several days in Greek waters for repairs has set…

Gaza aid flotilla set to head east from Greece despite Israeli warnings

ATHENS (Reuters) -An international aid flotilla was set to leave Greek waters and head towards Gaza on Friday,…

What to know about the international flotilla seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Spain and Italy say they are sending navy ships to where a flotilla of…

Italy deploys frigate after drone ‘attack’ on Gaza aid flotilla

Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto sent a navy frigate Wednesday to assist a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, after organisers…

Israel says Allenby crossing to stay closed Sunday in coordination with Jordan

(Reuters) -Israel's Airports Authority said the Allenby passenger terminal - the sole gateway between the Israeli-occupied West Bank…

UN warns on supplies for famine-stricken north Gaza after Israel shuts crossing

GENEVA (Reuters) -The United Nations voiced grave concerns on Wednesday about food and other supplies running out in…

Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Gaza blockade

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) has begun sailing out of Tunisia, with organisers and participants saying they are…

Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Israel’s Gaza siege

An international convoy of boats, the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), has set sail from Tunisia, aiming to defy…

Aid Group Says Gaza Flotilla Hit By Drone. What We Know

A boat sailing to Gaza as part of a flotilla that includes Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was struck…

Afghanistan quake destroyed 5,230 homes in 49 villages — but the UN hasn’t gotten to 362 others

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — An initial United Nations assessment of the impact of Afghanistan’s recent deadly earthquake found…

Swanson calls for ceasefire, lawmakers urge arms embargo

Protesters waive Palestinian flags during a rally outside the Michigan State Capitol on Friday, April 11, 2025. Photo…

UN official says ‘all hope is gone’ if Israeli offensive on famine-stricken Gaza City goes ahead

BRUSSELS (AP) — If Israel's military goes ahead with a planned offensive in Gaza City, then “all hope…