Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Tag: humanitarian aid

Gaza faces catastrophic famine as Israel blocks aid and starvation deaths...

Aid blockades, looting, and deadly attacks push Gaza to the brink of humanitarian collapse, with over 60,000 starvation deaths reported.

Landlords evicted Maui residents and housed wildfire survivors for more money....

When the agency inked contracts with private companies to identify homes they could rent for survivors, it didn’t prohibit them from signing up properties that had been occupied by long-term residents.

Sanders demands immediate halt to US offensive military aid to Israel...

Sanders emphasized the need to reassess U.S. military support in light of Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank, highlighting the humanitarian crisis and the urgent need for peace.

UN halts aid operations in Gaza over security concerns amid Israeli...

WFP Director Cindy McCain announced the decision on Sunday, highlighting the attack on two of the agency's warehouses and the injury of a staff member during an Israeli military operation.

Israeli human rights lawyer attacked while documenting settler raid on Gaza...

Food shortage continues in Gaza amid Israel’s ongoing offensive in Rafah and the shutdown of the two main border crossings in the south.

Will the Freedom Flotilla sail to Gaza?

Hundreds of international activists wait to set sail from Istanbul to Gaza with 5,500 tons of desperately needed humanitarian aid.

Democrats divided: Historic opposition to $26 billion military aid package for...

A record 40 House Democrats have voted against a controversial bill, citing concerns over the impact of military operations on children in Gaza.

Sanders calls for aid halt as US arms fuel Israel’s blockade

"The U.S. cannot partner with a country that is starving children."

Israeli airstrike claims lives of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers...

The team was leaving a warehouse in the city of Deir al-Balah after unloading over 100 tons of food intended for distribution to Palestinians in dire need.

Desperation and danger: Gaza’s aid crisis turns tragic with 12 Palestinians...

Amidst a blockade and escalating starvation in Gaza, a misguided attempt to deliver aid results in unforeseen tragedy, spotlighting the dire need for secure and dignified humanitarian access.

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Rahm Emanuel is right on core party changes, but for progressives misses the big...

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Elon Musk endorses Germany’s far-right Neo-Nazi party amid Sanders’ warning of authoritarian oligarchy

Amid criticism from Bernie Sanders for undermining democracy, Elon Musk endorses Germany’s Alternative for Germany party, known for its neo-Nazi ties and extremist platform.

Political economy contradictions as we lurch into 2025

Multiple, intense, and persistent contradictions within both parties suggest that some underlying, historic shifts may be underway.

U.S. corn growers celebrate trade panel ruling against Mexico’s GMO corn ban

Trade panel rules Mexico violated USMCA by banning GMO corn, securing a major victory for U.S. corn growers while intensifying debates over trade, health, and sovereignty.

Teamsters launch largest strike against Amazon in US history to demand fair wages and...

Amazon workers launch historic nationwide strike, demanding better wages, safer conditions, and union recognition from the $2 trillion corporation.