It’s Israel’s Fault There Was ‘Organized’ Theft from Our Aid Convoys in Gaza
On Tuesday's WBUR broadcast “Here and Now,” UNRWA Director of Public Affairs Juliet Touma said the recent theft from an aid convoy in Gaza is in addition to multiple previously witnessed cases of aid truck looting. Rather, he said, it was an incident. He accused Israel of organized theft in the Gaza Strip, calling it […]
Hamas Kills Dozens of Palestinians Accused of Stealing Humanitarian Aid
The Hamas-controlled Gaza Interior Ministry announced on Monday that more than 20 Palestinian residents of Gaza had been killed in an “anti-crime operation” carried out by Hamas' “security forces” and “tribal committees.” In other words, Hamas killed at least 20 Palestinians over the weekend on suspicion of stealing humanitarian aid from a United Nations convoy. […]
Syrian national accused of funneling over $9 million in US-funded humanitarian aid to terrorist organization
A Syrian national has been charged with funneling more than $9 million in U.S.-funded humanitarian aid to terrorist organizations, including Al Qaeda. According to the news release Mahmoud Al Hafian, 53, was indicted on a 12-count indictment by the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of Columbia, accusing him of diverting more than $9 million […]
‘100% on board’: Border state offers Trump massive plot of land to aid mass deportation operation
exclusive: Texas is offering the incoming Trump administration more than 1,400 acres of land to carry out a mass deportation operation when the administration takes office in January, as the transition team begins preparations for the ambitious project. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump asking him to provide the […]
Florida woman, Veronica Torres, used ‘botox’ excuse to explain age after fraudulently applying for hurricane aid
A 44-year-old Florida woman applied for hurricane relief using her status as a mother, allegedly telling city officials that Botox made her look younger. Veronica Torres was charged with filing a false welfare claim, a third-degree felony, after applying for and receiving nearly $8,000, according to the Bradenton Police Department. Police say the 44-year-old woman […]
Florida woman, 44, uses ‘botox’ to explain age after using mother’s age in fraudulent hurricane aid: police
A 44-year-old Florida woman applied to be a hurricane relief worker using her status as a mother, allegedly telling city officials that Botox made her look younger. Veronica Torres was charged with filing a false welfare claim, a third-degree felony, after applying for and receiving nearly $8,000, according to the Bradenton Police Department. Police say […]
UK aid budget to Sudan set to double amid famine fears | Global development
Ministers have announced a doubling of aid to Sudan in response to growing concerns that the country is headed for a famine worse than that witnessed in Ethiopia 40 years ago. The war-torn nation comes amid concerns that Sudan's famine death toll could eventually surpass Ethiopia's famine, which killed 1 million people between 1983 and […]
State: Israel not in violation of US law on humanitarian aid to Gaza
The State Department said Tuesday that Israel has not violated U.S. law regarding the provision and access of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, despite pushback from aid groups and the United Nations. The United Nations and aid groups have warned that Palestinians have dire access to food, health care and shelter. The U.S. assessment […]
IDF Finds Ammunition in ‘Humanitarian’ Aid Shipment in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Monday that ammunition was discovered in a shipment of humanitarian aid traveling through the Gaza Strip. The IDF said in a statement: Yesterday (Sunday), unusual movements were detected during the passage of a convoy monitored by the Israel Defense Forces in coordination with the international community. The convoy […]
White House says Biden will continue push for Ukraine aid, cease-fire
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said President Biden will continue to ask Congress for aid to Ukraine and a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia. “Our approach is the same as it has been for the past two and a half years: to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position on the […]