People in Gaza are enduring ‘almost unparalleled suffering’, says aid group | Global development
The general secretary of the Norwegian Refugee Council said people in Gaza were “beyond breaking point” and families, widows and children were enduring “almost unprecedented suffering”. Jan Egeland visited Gaza this week and saw “scene after scene of absolute despair” as families were torn apart and unable to bury their dead relatives. He said Israel […]
Ukraine war briefing: Biden administration confirms surge of military aid to Kyiv will continue | Ukraine
The Biden administration has acknowledged that: US continues surge in aid to Ukraine until Donald Trump takes office in January. “That doesn't change. We're going to get it to Ukraine in a hurry. We understand how important it is to make sure they get what they need,” White House reports. said Karine Jean-Pierre, a public […]
Ukraine war briefing: Biden plans military aid surge from billions still available, say reports | Ukraine
President Biden plans to rush billions of dollars in security aid to Ukraine before the outgoing Democratic president leaves office in January, officials told Reuters on Wednesday.. “The administration plans to move forward to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position,” a senior administration official said on condition of anonymity. Biden's transfer plans were first […]
Macron Announces 100 Million Euro French Aid Package for Lebanon
(AFP) – French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that his country would support Lebanon with 100 million euros as Paris hosts an aid conference with big financial targets but diplomatic prospects are poor. “The war must end as soon as possible. There must be a ceasefire in Lebanon,” Macron said, sitting alongside Prime Minister […]
Putin disrupting food aid for Gaza by attacking Ukraine ports, says Starmer | Ukraine
Keir Starmer accused President Vladimir Putin of disrupting food supplies to Gaza after British intelligence suggested Russia was stepping up attacks on Ukrainian ports. Mr Starmer said it was clear the Russian president was “going to gamble on global food security” after several grain ships en route to developing countries were damaged in Russian attacks. […]
TV ad claims NY’s Prop 1 ballot measure will aid illegal immigration, non-citizen voting
a intense tv advertising A New York state ballot measure aimed at enshrining the right to abortion into the state constitution would also benefit illegal immigrants and “open the door” for non-citizens to vote in New York state elections. claims. “The border is broken, New York is paying the price, and Proposition 1 will make […]
Passengers of Colorado bus rush to aid driver
Two passengers on a Colorado Transit bus used their wits to cause the driver to fall from his seat while the vehicle was in motion, leading to a potentially tragic incident, officials said. stopped. A Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) bus driver in Colorado Springs experienced a medical emergency around 7:45 a.m. on Oct. 14, authorities […]
FACT CHECK: Will Proceeds From Wicked-Themed Starbucks Go To Aid In Palestine?
Post Shared by X Proceeds from the Wicked-themed Starbucks drinks will be donated to Palestine aid, it claims. Every Wicked drink purchased at Starbucks is donated directly to Palestine Relief 🇵🇸 🩷 pic.twitter.com/3xcfnX4moU — ☀️ (@AG7Source) October 19, 2024 Verdict: False There is no reliable evidence to support this claim. The official website for the […]
Blinken’s letter to Israel demanding Israel allow aid into Gaza: Letters
At issue: Secretary of State Antony Blinken's letter to Israel calling for easing restrictions on Gaza. An election eve letter sent to Israel by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is an apparent in-kind donation to Vice President Kamala Harris to stem the exodus of Arab American voters in the […]
How Are You Ensuring Hamas Doesn’t Steal Aid from Civilians ‘Under the Boot’ of Hamas?
On Friday, CBS host Vladimir Duthier told Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Maj. Doron Szpilman that Israel was diverting aid to Gaza “to the people who actually need it, which is to trap it at the feet of the terrorists, not the terrorists.” “How do we ensure that we are reaching the people who are most […]