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www.npr.org
4 weeks ago
World news

How much aid's waiting to enter Gaza? Depends who you ask

The future of aid delivery to Gaza is uncertain after the killing of humanitarian aid workers in an Israeli airstrike.
Israel has pledged to open up another border crossing in the north of the Gaza Strip to allow aid trucks to enter. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
World news

China unable to invade Taiwan, most U.S. and Taiwanese experts say

China lacks the capabilities for an amphibious invasion of Taiwan, but is well-positioned for a blockade.
Experts believe China could enact a quarantine or blockade of Taiwan within the next five years. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Health

There Are 1 Million Cases of Infectious Disease in Gaza, Health Ministry Says

Israel's blockade of Gaza has led to a catastrophic situation with 1 million infectious disease cases detected in Gaza.
Children in Gaza are facing deadly conditions due to the dismantling of health and hygiene systems by Israel. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Health

Out of medicines, care: Gaza's cancer patients face death amid Israel war

Cancer patients in the Gaza Strip are living in catastrophic health conditions due to a lack of treatment and care.
The UN-run schools housing displaced Palestinians are inadequate for housing sick patients, lacking basic necessities like electricity and clean water.
The Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, the only one for cancer treatment in Gaza, shut down its services due to a lack of fuel and damage from Israeli attacks. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe news

French farmers drive tractors towards Paris in blockade threat

French farmers are blockading Paris in protest over working conditions.
They are demanding fairer prices for produce, continuation of subsidies, and financial aid for organic farmers. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Lorries line up at Poland-Ukraine border as truckers expand blockade

Polish truckers and farmers are blockading a busy border crossing with Ukraine, protesting unfair competition and demanding more government support.
The truckers want the EU to reintroduce permit requirements for Ukrainian truckers and exclude empty trucks from an electronic queueing system in Ukraine.
Polish farmers are also joining the blockade, pressuring the government to provide support for low grain prices. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Australia's pro-Palestinian activists to continue targeting Israeli ships

Pro-Palestine protesters in Melbourne target Israeli ships and vessels with links to Israel, leading to a blockade that was eventually broken up by police.
Dozens of people were arrested after the blockade blocked access to the wharf and forced a container terminal to close. [ more ]
Jezebel
3 months ago
Public health

Miscarriages in Gaza Have Increased 300% Under Israeli Bombing

Pregnant women in Gaza are facing dangerous conditions due to the ongoing conflict and blockade.
Healthcare workers report a 300% increase in miscarriages in Gaza since Israel's attacks began. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Public health

6 Newborns Die After Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital Runs Out of Fuel Due to Blockade

Israeli forces are intensifying attacks on hospitals in Gaza, leaving health providers and patients trapped.
Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest hospital in Gaza City, went out of service due to Israel's blockade on electricity and fuel.
At least six newborn babies have died and dozens of patients on dialysis are at risk due to the lack of electricity in hospitals. [ more ]
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