Tag: aid
MSF says Israel allowing ‘ridiculously inadequate’ amount of aid into Gaza
Israel said 93 trucks had entered Gaza from Israel on Tuesday but the United Nations said the aid had been held up.
NGO says plans to start aid distribution in Gaza by end...
A US-supported NGO said Wednesday it would begin distributing humanitarian aid in Gaza this month following talks with officials in Israel, which has imposed a blockade on aid since March.
US says new foundation to spearhead Gaza aid
The United States said Thursday that a new foundation will soon announce plans for aid to Gaza, sidelining the United Nations as Israel's two-month blockade brings severe shortages to the war-battered territory.
World Food Programme to cut aid to 1 million people in...
The United States provided the UN's WFP with $4.4 billion of its $9.7 billion funding in 2024 but Washington's international aid funding has been slashed under President Donald Trump.
US freezes almost all aid except for Israel, Egypt arms: Memo
The United States, the world's biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt.
Egyptian aid plane lands in Damascus: foreign ministry
The civilian cargo plane loaded with 15 tonnes of supplies was part of "Egypt's commitment to supporting the brotherly Syrian people", according to a statement from the foreign ministry.
Only 12 trucks delivered food, water in North Gaza Governorate since...
Just 12 trucks distributed food and water in northern Gaza in two-and-a-half months, aid group Oxfam said on Sunday, raising the alarm over the worsening humanitarian situation in the besieged territory.
France, Jordan urge Israel to lift Gaza aid restrictions
UN agencies have repeatedly warned of severe shortages of vital supplies in Gaza, exacerbated by restrictions on access by land and the closure of the key Rafah crossing with Egypt since Israeli forces seized the Palestinian side in early May.
Wants free computer despite having Vellfire at home
The Member of Parliament of Bukit Mertajam, Steven Sim has seen various attitude of the people while handing out free laptop and tablet computer to the needy.
