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Israel Declares Gaza Fighting Pause Amid Deepening Hunger Crisis

Israel declared a "tactical pause" in fighting in parts of Gaza on Sunday and said it would allow the UN and aid agencies to open secure land routes to tackle a deepening hunger crisis.

UN Says Israeli Military Killed Over 1,000 Seeking Gaza Aid Since Late May

The UN on Tuesday said Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 Palestinians trying to get food aid in Gaza since the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation started operations.

Gaza Civil Defense Says 15 Killed Near Aid Center, Army Says Fired ‘Warning Shots’

The Gaza civil defense agency said that 15 people were killed Tuesday when Israeli forces fired at people trying to enter a food distribution center, while Israel's military acknowledged firing "warning shots."

Israel Says Gaza-Bound Activist Boat Carrying Greta Thunberg Redirected

Israel said it diverted a Gaza-bound boat on Monday after the activists onboard, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, said they were intercepted as they sought to provide relief to the blockaded Palestinian territory.

US-Backed Group Says It Has Begun Aid Distribution in Gaza

A controversial US-backed aid group for Gaza announced Monday that it had begun distributing food in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, and decried Hamas "death threats" against organizations supporting its operations.

Lithuania to Donate $11 Million for Rehab Programs in Ukraine

Lithuania has announced a 10-million euro ($11 million) budget to be allocated for the rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers.

Japan Quietly Becoming One of Ukraine’s Most Important Backers: Report

Japan is quietly becoming one of Ukraine’s most important financial backers amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

Gaza Aid Pier Ready in Two to Three Weeks, US Says

The White House said a US-made pier meant to boost aid to Gaza will become operational in a few weeks but cannot replace land routes with trucks as the best way to feed people in the territory.

Lithuania Pledges $16M for Ukrainian Rehabilitation Program

Lithuania has announced that it will allocate $16 million to establish a rehabilitation program for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Jordan-Led Fleet Completes Largest Humanitarian Airdrop for Gaza

A Jordanian-led airlift operation has delivered the “largest” humanitarian supply airdrop for Gaza since war broke out between Hamas and Israel.

South Korea Announces Aid for Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers

South Korea has revealed a $12-million package for the rehabilitation of wounded Ukrainian soldiers as part of its mid- to long-term aid.

Israel Announces Opening of Aid Routes Into Gaza

Israel will allow "temporary" aid deliveries via its border with the northern Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced, hours after a warning from US President Joe Biden.

Kyiv Working With US Charity on Military Rehab Center

Kyiv and the US' Dell Loy Hansen Family Foundation are developing a rehabilitation center for Ukraine's military personnel and civilians.

First Vessel With Aid for Gaza Leaves Cyprus Port: NGO

A ship loaded with 200 tons of humanitarian aid for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza left from Cyprus's Larnaca port on Tuesday.

Estonia Delivers $88 Million in ‘Long-Term’ Military Aid to Ukraine

Estonia has delivered 80 million euros ($88 million) of military equipment to Ukraine as part of its latest aid package.

Netherlands Donates Mobile Field Hospital to Ukraine 

Medical group Hospitainer has handed over a mobile field hospital to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine to provide aid to soldiers.

Spain Donates Armored Ambulances to Ukraine

Spain has donated two armored ambulances to Ukraine to be used exclusively for humanitarian missions, patient evacuation and medical care.

Republicans Advance Israel Funding Without Ukraine, Defying Biden

The Republican-led lower chamber of US Congress passed a $14 billion aid package for Israel, defying President Joe Biden's request for more money for Ukraine.

Biden to Seek $100B for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, US Border: Source

US President Joe Biden will ask Congress for a joint $100 billion package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the migration crisis at the US-Mexico border, a source familiar with the talks said.

UN Chief Warns Mideast on ‘Verge of the Abyss’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for Hamas to release all hostages and for Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, warning that the Middle East was "on the verge of the abyss."

Hamas Attack on Israel Adds to Ukraine Aid Fears

The recent attacks on Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas have raised concerns about the ability of the US to fund two crises simultaneously, given the ongoing war in Ukraine.

US Lawmakers Want Ukraine Military Aid Cut to Focus on ‘At Risk’ Taiwan

Some US lawmakers are pushing the government to cut its military aid for Ukraine to focus on more “at risk” ally Taiwan.

US, Colombia Bolster Aerial Combat in Joint Exercise

The US military teamed up with the Colombian Aerospace Force in two exercises to improve the forces' interoperability.

US to Provide Depleted Uranium Rounds to Ukraine

The US will provide depleted uranium tank ammunition to Ukraine as part of more than $1 billion in latest military and humanitarian aid.