Egyptian trucks redouble Gaza aid delivery as new inspection checkpoint opens

Human Rights 2023-12-13

Egyptian trucks redouble Gaza aid delivery as new inspection checkpoint opens

New checkpoint will enable Egypt, which has delivered 11,200 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza via the Rafah crossing, to increase deliveries.

Egypt's al-Arish serves as humanitarian hub for Gaza aid efforts

Human Rights 2023-12-08

Egypt's al-Arish serves as humanitarian hub for Gaza aid efforts

To increase the flow of international aid crossing into Gaza via the Rafah crossing, the hub in al-Arish needs to be expanded, USAID director says.

Jordan hosts Gaza aid conference as it continues to play pivotal role

Human Rights 2023-12-03

Jordan hosts Gaza aid conference as it continues to play pivotal role

Participants at international meeting stressed the need to ensure conditions that guarantee quick and uninterrupted delivery of aid to Gaza.

Cyprus braces for migrant influx amid Lebanon war fears

Human Rights 2023-11-13

Cyprus braces for migrant influx amid Lebanon war fears

Lebanese nationals and Syrian refugees have been making their way to Cyprus in increasing numbers amid worsening conditions in Lebanon.

Humanitarian aid conference for Gaza opens in Paris

Human Rights 2023-11-09

Humanitarian aid conference for Gaza opens in Paris

The conference, which brings together aid groups and government representatives from many countries, aims to speed the delivery of aid.

UAE to set up 150-bed field hospital in Gaza

Human Rights 2023-11-07

UAE to set up 150-bed field hospital in Gaza

The hospital's facilities will include anaesthetics and surgery, gynaecology and intensive care units catering to both children and adults.

Jordan air-drops 'urgent medical aid' into Gaza

Human Rights 2023-11-06

Jordan air-drops 'urgent medical aid' into Gaza

Discussions also are under way with Cyprus to set up a maritime aid corridor to ensure that humanitarian aid to Gaza is uninterrupted.

Blinken seeks 'concrete steps' to reduce Gaza civilian harm in Israel visit

Human Rights 2023-11-03

Blinken seeks 'concrete steps' to reduce Gaza civilian harm in Israel visit

'We will be talking about concrete steps that can and should be taken to minimize harm to men, women and children in Gaza,' US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said ahead of a visit to Israel.

Egypt says thousands to be evacuated from Gaza as regional countries pledge more aid

Human Rights 2023-11-02

Egypt says thousands to be evacuated from Gaza as regional countries pledge more aid

As evacuations begin, the United States and others are facilitating the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.

UN expert says Israel-Hamas war emboldens Iranian regime's 'repression'

Human Rights 2023-11-01

UN expert says Israel-Hamas war emboldens Iranian regime's 'repression'

Since the war began, regime-linked media have been flooded with Gaza news and anti-Israel rhetoric, drowning out a number of domestic events that are troubling for the country's rulers.