At the recent NATO summit in Washington, DC, alliance leaders committed to providing Ukraine with $43 billion in military aid over the next year to enhance its defenses against Russia. This pledge was part of a comprehensive declaration that also placed Ukraine on an...
Rafah Exodus Surpasses 360,000 as UN Urges $2.8 Billion Aid Appeal for Gaza, West Bank
The ongoing Israeli bombardment in Rafah has triggered a mass exodus, with nearly 360,000 individuals fleeing the area over the past week, reports the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. The situation has severely hindered humanitarian aid deliveries and led to...
House Passes $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, Alongside Potential TikTok Ban
On April 20, 2024, the House of Representatives approved a significant aid package totaling $95 billion, aimed at providing crucial support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The package includes $60.8 billion allocated for Ukraine and $26 billion for Israel, with an...
Aid agencies see little improvement in Gaza
UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, and Israel are embroiled in a heated dispute while humanitarian conditions in Gaza show little improvement, according to aid organizations. The Israeli military announced the dispatch of the first aid convoy to Gaza from...
US Airdrops Aid to Gaza: A Band-Aid on a Bullet Wound
The recent airdrops of aid by the US into Gaza come amid a desperate humanitarian crisis. Images of devastation and hungry families flicker across our screens, prompting a natural urge to help. However, experts warn that airdrops offer minimal relief and fail to...