Gaza: Threat of ground invasion looms over Rafah
The Israeli military confirmed on Thursday in a tweet that its special forces had conducted what they called a “precise and limited operation” inside the Nasser hospital in southern Gaza,…
Gaza: Israel’s censure of rights expert should not distract from possible war crimes
As Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese has a mandate from the Council which includes investigating violations, undertaking regular visits or…
Despite myriad challenges, UNRWA continues lifesaving work in Gaza
Agency employees and volunteers at the UNRWA-affiliated Deir Al-Balah Preparatory School in central Gaza told UN News that despite difficult conditions restricting the movement of workers at many international aid…
Gaza: Rafah invasion would be a disaster ‘beyond imagination’, warn UN medics
Echoing renewed deep concerns by the UN’s top humanitarian official Martin Griffiths that an assault on Rafah “could lead to a slaughter”, the World Health Organization (WHO) also firmly rejected…
Faster and safe aid access critical to keep famine and disease at bay in Gaza
Getting enough supplies into and across Gaza now depends on the opening of new entry routes, more trucks being allowed through border checks each day, fewer restrictions on the movement…
Yemen: Recent progress marred by Gaza war fallout, UN envoy reports
Briefing the Security Council, Hans Grundberg recalled “steady progress” in UN efforts to mediate the the complex decade-long crisis, set off by the overthrow of the Government by Houthi rebels…
INTERVIEW: Unpacking Egypt’s vital aid role in Gaza and Sudan
UN News spoke with Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, and Neveen Alqabbaj, Vice-President of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society and Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity, about how thousands…
Gaza: Relief over rescued hostages as Tedros warns of ‘ocean of need’
“So far, we have delivered 447 metric tons of medical supplies to Gaza, but it’s a drop in the ocean of need, which continues to grow every day,” said Tedros…
Gaza: UN rights chief warns against potential ‘carnage’ in Rafah
Nearly 1.5 million people are now crammed into the southern city on the border with Egypt, and with nowhere further to flee. ‘Terrifying’ situation A potential full-fledged incursion in Rafah…
A lullaby for children sleeping under bombs in Gaza
“I endured the artillery’s roar, the fire in the nursery, yet I stand tall,” read the lyrics. “I weathered the paralyzing fear under the covers, felt everyone turn their backs,…