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Aid groups say Israel missed US deadline to enhance humanitarian help for Gaza

Israel has failed to meet United States demands to allow greater humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where conditions are worse than at any point in the 13-month-old war, international aid organisations have announced.

Over 320 humanitarian workers killed in Gaza since onset of war: UN

At least 322 humanitarian workers have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the war started in October 2023, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in the occupied Palestinian territory said.

Iran VP praises OIC-Arab League summit, calls for closer relations with Saudi Arabia

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stated that the joint summit meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab States in Riyadh led to alignment among Islamic and Arab states and was a great success for Tehran.

Human rights organization calls for famine declaration in northern Gaza

The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has urged the international and United Nations organizations to officially declare a famine in northern Gaza, where aid and goods have been blocked from reaching hundreds of thousands of residents for more than 50 days.

Iran calls on Trump admin. to fulfill campaign promises, cease Israeli crimes in West Asia

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Baghaei has urged the incoming US administration to live up to the promises made during the election campaign regarding the cessation of ongoing genocide and crimes against Palestine and Lebanon by Israel.

Iran calls OIC, Arab League meeting on ending conflict in Lebanon, Palestine

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said that an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League will start later on Monday at Iran's proposal, with the aim of ending the ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Palestine.

Riyadh summit can help stop Israeli crimes in Gaza, Lebanon: Iran’s president to Saudi crown prince

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressed confidence that an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Arab League in Riyadh will yield "effective and tangible" outcomes in halting  Israel's aggression in Gaza and Lebanon.

US freezes delivery of bulldozers to Israel over home demolitions in Gaza

The United States has frozen the delivery of 130 bulldozers to Israel amid home demolitions in the Gaza Strip, according to a report.

Qatar says suspended mediation efforts on Gaza

Qatar announced it has suspended its mediation attempts between Hamas and Israel until the parties show “their willingness and seriousness” to end the war in the Gaza Strip.

Number of journalists killed by Israel in Gaza nears 190

The number of journalists killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since the start of war has soared to 188, media office in the blockaded enclave has announced.

Iran warns Israeli aggressions posing threat to West Asia, whole world

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abas Araghchi has warned that the continuation of the Zionist regime's aggressive policies and repeated violations of human rights have not only endangered regional security and stability but also posed a serious challenge to the international system and norms.

Food security experts warn of a ‘strong likelihood’ famine is imminent in northern Gaza

There is a "strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas" of the northern Gaza Strip, a committee of global food security experts has warned, as Israel continues its military offensive against the Palestinian group Hamas in the region which has so far killed more than 43,000 people.

70% of victims of Israeli war in Gaza are children, women: UN

The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) reported that women and children comprise nearly 70 percent of those killed in the Gaza Strip during Israel’s military campaign in the besieged enclave.

Iran’s envoy calls on UN General Assembly to suspend Israel’s membership

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has urged the UN General Assembly to suspend Israel’s membership in response to Tel Aviv’s ongoing crimes against Palestinians, including its banning the operations of the the world body agency for Palestinian refugees.

UNRWA head cautions UN agency for Palestinians facing its ‘darkest hour’

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is facing its “darkest hour” and requires ongoing support from UN members after Israel’s decision to ban the aid organisation, its chief has warned.

Trump’s victory to test his claim of ending Israeli war in Gaza within hours: Hamas

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election puts to the test his earlier statements that he could end the war in the Gaza Strip within hours, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters news agency.

More than 85,000 tonnes of bombs dropped on Gaza since October 2023: Report

The Palestinian Environment Quality Authority says the Israeli army has dropped over 85,000 tonnes of bombs on the Gaza Strip since October 7 last year, according to the Wafa news agency.

UN warns of humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza

Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has cautioned that Israeli authorities have significantly limited humanitarian access in Gaza, allowing it only on an exceptional basis to Jabalia, Beit Lahiya, and Beit Hanoon over the past month.

UNRWA ban ‘will not make Israel safer’: WHO chief

The chief of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has denounced Israel’s decision to cut ties with the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees, UNRWA, adding the move will not keep Israel safe.

All hospitals in northern Gaza out of service: Report

Gaza’s Government Media Office has announced that all hospitals in northern Gaza are out of service, amid relentless Israeli bombardment and a military siege that prevents access to humanitarian aid including medical supplies.

Israel informs UN of decision to withdraw from deal with UNRWA

Israel has officially informed the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from an agreement with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Dozens of countries press UN for arms embargo on Israel amid Gaza war

Dozens of countries have issued a joint letter calling on the United Nations to impose an arms embargo on Israel as the regime presses ahead with a military campaign across the besieged Gaza Strip.

WFP warns of looming famine in Gaza amid Israeli siege

The World Food Programme has warned that the lack of food and other vital humanitarian supplies entering the Gaza Strip could soon escalate into famine unless immediate action is taken.

Pezeshkian says ceasefire ‘could affect’ Iran’s response to Israel’s attack

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated a truce in the Gaza Strip and an end to Israel’s massacre of civilians "could affect” Tehran’s response to Tel Aviv's recent strikes on the Iranian military sites.

Over half of Britons believe Israel committing war crimes in Gaza: Poll

More than half of Britons across the political spectrum believe that the actions of the Israeli military during the onslaught against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip constitute war crimes, a recent opinion poll has revealed.

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