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Israeli army says Kerem Shalom crossing closed to aid convoys after rocket
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Israel has closed the major entry point for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza after a Palestinian armed group launched rockets at a military installation in southern Israel near the site, according to Al Jazeera.
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12-truck UAE aid convoy enters Gaza Strip as part of 'Operation Chivalrous
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The convoy consists of 12 trucks carrying over 264 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including food, water and dates.
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US yet to see Israel's "credible plan" for entering Rafah
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
As tensions persist in the ongoing conflict, the United States has reiterated its stance regarding the situation in Rafah, emphasising the need for a credible plan from Israel before any potential military operation.
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23.7 million people need humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan: UNICEF
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to UNICEF, only 35 per cent of the required USD 1.4 billion in aid for children in Afghanistan has been secured.
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UAE: Arab ministerial coordination meeting in Riyadh reiterates importance
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
An Arab ministerial coordination meeting in Riyadh today emphasised the necessity of ending the war on the Gaza Strip, reaching an immediate and complete ceasefire, ensuring the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law, and lifting all restrictions that hinde
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Amid humanitarian crisis, Afghanistan receives 169 tonnes of aid from Uzbe
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Afghanistan has received 169 tons of aid from Uzbekistan at a time when the country is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis. The package was delivered to Balkh province from Termez, according to Khaama Press.
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276 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza on Friday, says Israeli military
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
A total of 276 aid trucks carrying humanitarian supplies underwent inspection and were admitted into Gaza on Friday, according to a statement from the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), the Israeli military body that administers Israeli policy in Gaza and the
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Hamas rejects Israel's ceasefire proposal, reaffirms original demands
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The terror group said it was sticking to its original demands for a permanent ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the entirety of Gaza, the return of Palestinians to northern Gaza and other areas, a surge in humanitarian aid and the start of the Strip's reconstruction.
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International aid rises in 2023 with increased support to humanitarian nee
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
International aid from official donors rose in 2023 to a new all-time high of USD 223.7 billion, up from USD 211 billion in 2022, as provider countries increased aid flows to Ukraine and directed more humanitarian assistance to developing countries, according to preliminary data collected by
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'Birds of Goodness' executes 33rd humanitarian aid airdrop in north Gaza
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Two C17 aircraft belonging to the UAE Air Force and two C295 aircraft belonging to the Egyptian Air Force participated in the airdrop operation.
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UAE: 'Birds of Goodness' delivers over 2,000 tonnes of aid via 32 airdrops
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the successful completion of the 32nd "Birds of Goodness" airdrop operation, delivering 87 tonnes of humanitarian aid and Eid clothing to northern Gaza.
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'Birds of Goodness' executes 31st airdrop on northern Gaza, delivering hum
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the successful completion of the 31st "Birds of Goodness" airdrop operation, delivering 81 tonnes of humanitarian aid and Eid clothing to northern Gaza.
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