Humanitarian Aid
Drone attack hit Global Sumud Flotilla, Tunisia denies claim
The Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian effort aiming to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza, has reported a drone attack on its main ship, the Family Boat, off the coast of Tunisia. According to eyewitnesses, including activist Miguel Duarte, a drone dropped an explosive device on the ship, causing a significant fire. However, the Tunisian National […]
NLC demands urgent federal action as flood ravages Kebbi
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a passionate appeal to the Federal Government to urgently intervene in Kebbi State, where weeks of relentless flooding have ravaged communities, destroyed farmlands, and crippled critical infrastructure. The disaster, which intensified in July 2025 following torrential rains and the controlled release of water from dams along the River […]
Jewish American Groups Speak Out Over Gaza Famine
A growing number of prominent Jewish American organizations, including some traditional defenders of Israel, are speaking out and imploring the country to ensure that humanitarian aid is allowed into Gaza. The move comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with a UN-backed food security group warning of a “worst-case scenario of famine” unfolding in […]
UNRWA Chief Condemns US-Backed Gaza Aid System
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has strongly criticized a newly established US-backed system for aid distribution in the Gaza Strip. According to Philippe Lazzarini, the head of UNRWA, the system is “an abomination that humiliates and degrades desperate people”. He further emphasized that “it is a death trap costing […]
Israel Allows Limited Aid into Gaza Amid International Pressure
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the country would allow a “basic amount” of food into Gaza, ending an 11-week blockade. This decision comes after increased pressure from US senators and international leaders, including the UK’s Sir Keir Starmer, France’s Emmanuel Macron, and Canada’s Justin Trudeau’s successor, who deemed the previous response “wholly inadequate”. […]
Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander Released by Hamas
Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas and reunited with his family on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group’s October 7 attack. Alexander, 21, was abducted by Hamas while serving in the Israeli military near the Gaza border on October 7, 2023. His […]
Israel Accused of Using Food as a Weapon of War in Gaza
The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency head, Philippe Lazzarini, has accused Israel of using food as a weapon of war in Gaza. Lazzarini stated that Israel’s blockade on Gaza, which has been in place for over two months, has led to widespread starvation and desperation among the Palestinian population. “We can expect that in the […]
Hamas to Release US-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander in Gaza
Hamas has announced that it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza, as part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement. This development comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East on Tuesday. According to Hamas, Alexander’s release is intended to […]