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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the Kerem Shalom crossing, a key entry point into Gaza, has reopened for aid delivery after a temporary suspension. The closure, which lasted several days, was attributed to “security incidents.” On Friday, 81 trucks loaded with food and medical supplies made their way into Gaza through both …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern about the rising spread of infectious diseases in Gaza amid the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. Many are now living in overcrowded shelters and strained health facilities. In a recent statement, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus outlined the alarming health situation in Gaza from mid-October to mid-December, including: – …

As the Israeli military continues its operations in central and southern Gaza, the conflict persists in the northern regions as well. On Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported combat in the Shejaiya area in northern Gaza. Here, ground troops encountered a terrorist cell operating close to the forces, including an individual armed with a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG). The IDF …

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have broadcasted a set of urgent guidelines for the residents of Gaza, detailing safe travel routes amid escalated conflict near Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The IDF disseminated these instructions in Arabic, along with a map, on various platforms. The communication explains that due to the intensified military activities and the advancement of Israeli forces …

Gebran Bassil, the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) in Lebanon, has consistently expressed pride in his independence within the complex Lebanese political landscape. He recently reaffirmed this position, clarifying in an interview with Nidaa al-Watan newspaper that he has no political allies, including the long-standing relationship with Hezbollah, which he describes more as an understanding than an alliance. …

The conflict in Gaza, now in its 13th week, continues with no foreseeable end, leaving the Palestinian residents feeling weary and drained. The recent focus of the conflict has been in Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza, which has seen extensive fighting since it began on October 7 following attacks by Hamas on Israel. In Rafah, near the Egyptian border, crowds …

In recent discussions with a five-nation group focusing on Lebanon and other diplomatic entities, Hezbollah, through Speaker Nabih Berri and various officials, has expressed its readiness to adhere to Resolution 1701. However, this commitment comes with a caveat, as reported by diplomatic sources to the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper. Hezbollah insists on the condition that the Lebanese authority overseeing this implementation …

In a recent move, the Biden administration has again opted to bypass Congress to expedite an emergency arms sale to Israel. This decision comes as Israel continues its military operations against Hamas in Gaza, amidst growing international scrutiny. The State Department, on a recent Friday, announced Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s approval of a second emergency determination for a $147.5 …