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UNICEF will begin a second round of polio vaccinations in Gaza on October 14, targeting 590,000 children under 10, with humanitarian pauses agreed upon to facilitate the campaign.
UN investigators accuse Israel of intentionally targeting Gaza’s healthcare system, alleging crimes against humanity through attacks on medical facilities and personnel.
Israel’s ground invasion into southern Lebanon and Iran’s missile response escalate Middle East tensions, raising fears of a regional conflict amid ongoing war in Gaza.
At least 28 people were killed and 54 injured after an Israeli air strike hit a Gaza school, says the Palestinian Red Crescent. The Israeli military stated the strike targeted a Hamas command center.
A look into the inspiring journey of Dr. Nasser Balbul, a pediatrician caring for Gaza’s newborns amid conflict.
Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Nasser Balbul, a pediatrician dedicated to caring for children amidst the Gaza conflict.
Musician Fehmi Al Saqqa, displaced from Gaza City, uses music to help children in Khan Younis refugee camp overcome their fears amid ongoing conflict.
Amid the ongoing conflict, Gaza’s ambulance drivers work tirelessly under dire conditions, facing poor roads, outdated vehicles, and immense risks to save lives.
Since October 7, Gaza’s ambulance drivers have been tirelessly working amid daunting challenges, including poor road conditions, outdated vehicles, and being frequently targeted by the Israeli military.
Conflict escalates along Israel’s borders with Lebanon and Gaza as 40 are dead and 60 injured in Khan Younis following an airstrike, according to officials.
Tensions escalate as Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon and continues operations in Gaza amid rising cross-border attacks.
Tensions escalate along Israel’s borders with Lebanon and Gaza amid cross-border attacks between Hezbollah and Israeli forces and ongoing strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Over 33,000 deaths in Gaza in six months highlight the escalating humanitarian crisis; aid workers face immense challenges amid hindered relief efforts and ongoing conflict.
Despite the devastation of war, Palestinian girls in Gaza continue to pursue their boxing dreams, training wherever they can, fueled by hope and determination.
China urges Israel to meet humanitarian obligations in Gaza, calling for rapid and safe entry of aid supplies amid a worsening crisis.
Twenty-one critically ill children were evacuated from Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, marking the first medical evacuation since border closures in early May left thousands without access to treatment.
UNRWA warns that over 299,370 tonnes of solid waste piling up in Gaza pose significant health risks to residents. The agency calls for unimpeded humanitarian access and a ceasefire to restore humane living conditions.
Displaced Palestinian families west of Rafah face harsh living conditions after evacuations, struggling with shortages of electricity, water, and medical care.
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger highlights urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza and acknowledges China’s support in promoting humanitarianism and international humanitarian law.
Over 30 people were killed when a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza’s Nuseirat refugee camp was bombed, highlighting the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region.