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As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, a senior U.S. representative has pledged renewed efforts to provide food and medical relief to Palestinian civilians caught in the conflict. Steve Witkoff, appointed as a special envoy by former President Donald Trump, visited the besieged territory on Friday to assess conditions at U.S.-supported distribution centers. His remarks came as alarming new data …

In a key diplomatic development, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed on Friday that his recent visit to Gaza was aimed at shaping a comprehensive strategy for the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the region. The visit underscores growing American efforts to address the dire humanitarian conditions in the conflict-affected territory. Direct Assessment on the Ground Witkoff shared details of …

On Thursday, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson made a strong appeal to the European Union, calling for the suspension of the trade component in its association agreement with Israel. The request stems from mounting concerns about Israel’s actions in Gaza, which Sweden says violate fundamental humanitarian obligations. Kristersson, writing on social media platform X, described the conditions in Gaza as …

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with the United Nations warning on Tuesday that the region is teetering on the edge of full-scale famine. The death toll from Israel’s military campaign has surpassed 60,000, according to the health ministry in Gaza, which is governed by Hamas. Dire Food Insecurity and a Race Against Time A joint alert …

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar pushed back on mounting international calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and formal recognition of a Palestinian state, describing such efforts as a “distorted campaign” during a media briefing on Tuesday. Firm Rejection of Truce While Hamas Holds Power Saar firmly ruled out the possibility of ending the war while Hamas remains in control of …

Israel announced Monday that more than 120 truckloads of humanitarian aid were successfully distributed across the Gaza Strip by the United Nations and other international organizations, marking the start of a limited operational pause aimed at easing the delivery of food and supplies to the besieged enclave. Aid Access Expanded Amid Temporary Halt in Hostilities The distribution followed Israel’s Sunday …

Trucks carrying much-needed aid began moving into Gaza on Sunday, following Israel’s announcement of a temporary halt in military operations in select areas to facilitate relief efforts. Video footage from AFPTV captured the convoy’s movement from Egypt, marking a cautious step toward easing the dire humanitarian situation in the embattled enclave. Although aid convoys initially gathered at Egypt’s Rafah border, …

A senior Hamas official publicly criticized U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday, accusing him of misrepresenting the facts surrounding the stalled Gaza truce negotiations. The backlash followed Washington’s decision to step away from the indirect talks, blaming Hamas for halting progress on a potential ceasefire and hostage agreement. Hamas Pushes Back on U.S. Claims Bassem Naim, a member of …