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Gazans Are Living Through a Yearlong Blackout

The yearlong blackout in Gaza significantly disrupts daily life and essential services, leaving families struggling with basic needs.

Israeli Forces Arrest All But 1 Doctor at Last Operational North Gaza Hospital

The siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza has led to a humanitarian crisis, with the medical staff arrested and patients left without care.

Israeli airstrikes on Palestinian territories kill dozens more, including 16 women and children in West Bank

Israeli airstrikes have caused significant civilian casualties in Palestinian territories, highlighting the severe impact on women and children.

We cannot protect our children': parents in Gaza face new threat of polio

Displaced families in Gaza face dire conditions, struggling with food insecurity and the resurgence of polio amidst a devastated healthcare system.

What to Know About the Hostages Israel Has Rescued During the War in Gaza

Efforts to rescue hostages in Gaza reveal a complex situation involving military operations, negotiations, and significant humanitarian concerns.

Gazans Are Living Through a Yearlong Blackout

The yearlong blackout in Gaza significantly disrupts daily life and essential services, leaving families struggling with basic needs.

Israeli Forces Arrest All But 1 Doctor at Last Operational North Gaza Hospital

The siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza has led to a humanitarian crisis, with the medical staff arrested and patients left without care.

Israeli airstrikes on Palestinian territories kill dozens more, including 16 women and children in West Bank

Israeli airstrikes have caused significant civilian casualties in Palestinian territories, highlighting the severe impact on women and children.

We cannot protect our children': parents in Gaza face new threat of polio

Displaced families in Gaza face dire conditions, struggling with food insecurity and the resurgence of polio amidst a devastated healthcare system.

What to Know About the Hostages Israel Has Rescued During the War in Gaza

Efforts to rescue hostages in Gaza reveal a complex situation involving military operations, negotiations, and significant humanitarian concerns.
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#gaza-conflict

Opinion | Whatever Happens Next, Trump Has Already Won a Tragic Victory

The complexities of voting amid humanitarian crises challenge one's political beliefs and responsibilities.

Al-Shifa Hospital: Annihilation and Resilience

Al-Shifa Hospital has been devastated by ongoing conflict, reducing it to an unusable shell and drastically limiting healthcare access for Gazans.

Dozens killed from an Israeli strike in a Gaza humanitarian zone, Palestinians say

An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian tent camp in Gaza resulted in significant civilian casualties, drawing attention to the complexities of military engagements in populated areas.

Opinion | Whatever Happens Next, Trump Has Already Won a Tragic Victory

The complexities of voting amid humanitarian crises challenge one's political beliefs and responsibilities.

Al-Shifa Hospital: Annihilation and Resilience

Al-Shifa Hospital has been devastated by ongoing conflict, reducing it to an unusable shell and drastically limiting healthcare access for Gazans.

Dozens killed from an Israeli strike in a Gaza humanitarian zone, Palestinians say

An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian tent camp in Gaza resulted in significant civilian casualties, drawing attention to the complexities of military engagements in populated areas.
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Conflict condemns Sudan to huge displacement, rampant sexual violence: UN

The civil conflict in Sudan has displaced over 14 million people, creating a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by hunger, disease, and rampant sexual violence.

Congo: Displaced people caught between conflict and crisis DW 09/26/2024

Internally displaced individuals in the DRC face dangerous choices between overcrowded camps and returning to unsafe home villages due to worsening living conditions.

Conflict condemns Sudan to huge displacement, rampant sexual violence: UN

The civil conflict in Sudan has displaced over 14 million people, creating a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by hunger, disease, and rampant sexual violence.

Congo: Displaced people caught between conflict and crisis DW 09/26/2024

Internally displaced individuals in the DRC face dangerous choices between overcrowded camps and returning to unsafe home villages due to worsening living conditions.
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#biden-administration

Stop Sending American Bombs to Israel

President Biden must suspend arms transfers to Israel to align U.S. actions with its stated values and prevent a lasting moral stain.

US threatens Israel but deploys troops, revealing policy inconsistency

The US is escalating its military presence in Israel while threatening to restrict aid over humanitarian concerns, showcasing a contradictory policy approach.

Stop Sending American Bombs to Israel

President Biden must suspend arms transfers to Israel to align U.S. actions with its stated values and prevent a lasting moral stain.

US threatens Israel but deploys troops, revealing policy inconsistency

The US is escalating its military presence in Israel while threatening to restrict aid over humanitarian concerns, showcasing a contradictory policy approach.
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A week in the life of a surgeon in northern Gaza amid Israel's offensive

Al-Awda Hospital is overwhelmed with patients due to ongoing conflict in northern Gaza, with medical staff risking their lives to provide care.

My Uncle in Gaza Had a Lung Condition. Israel Turned It Into a Death Sentence.

The ongoing war in Gaza deeply affects both war and natural illness deaths, limiting the capacity to mourn.
#migration

Spanish airport under consideration for new migrant arrival centre

Spain is considering using Ciudad Real airport as an emergency migrant reception centre amid EU discussions on managing irregular arrivals.

How Mexico is helping Biden and Harris at the U.S. border

Migrants being bused back to southern Mexico contributes significantly to decreased detentions at the U.S. border.

Labour bid to smash the gangs' could add to death risk for Channel migrants

Government's focus on disrupting smuggling may worsen Channel crossing dangers, with no plans for safe asylum routes, risking more lives.
Public supports safe asylum options, but government has not proposed alternatives, prioritizing border security instead.

Spanish airport under consideration for new migrant arrival centre

Spain is considering using Ciudad Real airport as an emergency migrant reception centre amid EU discussions on managing irregular arrivals.

How Mexico is helping Biden and Harris at the U.S. border

Migrants being bused back to southern Mexico contributes significantly to decreased detentions at the U.S. border.

Labour bid to smash the gangs' could add to death risk for Channel migrants

Government's focus on disrupting smuggling may worsen Channel crossing dangers, with no plans for safe asylum routes, risking more lives.
Public supports safe asylum options, but government has not proposed alternatives, prioritizing border security instead.
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Migrant deaths in New Mexico have increased tenfold

Migrants dying near the U.S.-Mexico border has surged, particularly due to harsh treatment by smugglers leading to dangerous travel conditions.

'Disgusting' - Taoiseach condemns former Trump adviser's call for Israel to 'drop napalm' over Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon

Irish peacekeepers' efforts are supported despite recent controversial comments advocating violence against them.
#housing-crisis

Bouie: Who wants to buy the miracle tonic of mass deportation?

Trump's mass deportation plan is framed as a solution to national issues, despite criticisms of its feasibility and humanitarian implications.

Landlords force displaced Lebanese people to pay exploitative rents

Displaced individuals in Lebanon face challenges finding shelter due to overcrowding and high rental costs amid escalating conflict.

Bouie: Who wants to buy the miracle tonic of mass deportation?

Trump's mass deportation plan is framed as a solution to national issues, despite criticisms of its feasibility and humanitarian implications.

Landlords force displaced Lebanese people to pay exploitative rents

Displaced individuals in Lebanon face challenges finding shelter due to overcrowding and high rental costs amid escalating conflict.
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#israel-hamas-conflict

A year after Oct. 7, EU-Israeli relations frayed amid war DW 10/07/2024

The EU maintains support for Israel's self-defense while emphasizing the need for humanitarian considerations in Gaza.

Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for Oct. 7 hostages to return home in remarks at the DNC

The parents of a kidnap victim are advocating for a humanitarian cease-fire to secure the return of hostages in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

A year after Oct. 7, EU-Israeli relations frayed amid war DW 10/07/2024

The EU maintains support for Israel's self-defense while emphasizing the need for humanitarian considerations in Gaza.

Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for Oct. 7 hostages to return home in remarks at the DNC

The parents of a kidnap victim are advocating for a humanitarian cease-fire to secure the return of hostages in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Elephant calves and golf dogs: photos of the day - Friday

The article highlights various cultural, environmental, and humanitarian issues through diverse imagery, ranging from art to climate activism and wildlife conservation.

The United States is already at war

The US is complicit in escalating Middle Eastern conflicts and military actions.
#migrant-crisis

Spain: Hopes of rescue fade after migrant boat disaster DW 09/30/2024

Efforts to rescue 48 missing migrants from a capsized boat near the Canary Islands are ongoing, but the chances of finding survivors are diminishing.

Search renews in what may be deadliest migrant boat sinking off Canaries

A migrant boat sank near El Hierro, resulting in nine confirmed dead and about 48 missing, marking a potential humanitarian crisis.

At least four die as migrant ship sinks off Greek island DW 09/24/2024

At least four migrants died in a boat sinking off Samos, highlighting ongoing dangers in the Aegean Sea crossing.

Eight people die while attempting to cross English Channel to the UK

The perilous journey across the English Channel has resulted in nearly 20 migrant deaths in two weeks, escalating safety concerns.

Migrant boat spotted in English Channel - one day after 12 people died in tragedy

Migrants continue to attempt dangerous crossings to the UK even after tragic incidents.
The situation remains critical as boats are observed embarking on perilous journeys.

Migrant boat seen trying to cross English Channel day after 12 people died

Another migrant boat attempted crossing the English Channel after 12 deaths in a prior incident, emphasizing the ongoing perilous journeys.

Spain: Hopes of rescue fade after migrant boat disaster DW 09/30/2024

Efforts to rescue 48 missing migrants from a capsized boat near the Canary Islands are ongoing, but the chances of finding survivors are diminishing.

Search renews in what may be deadliest migrant boat sinking off Canaries

A migrant boat sank near El Hierro, resulting in nine confirmed dead and about 48 missing, marking a potential humanitarian crisis.

At least four die as migrant ship sinks off Greek island DW 09/24/2024

At least four migrants died in a boat sinking off Samos, highlighting ongoing dangers in the Aegean Sea crossing.

Eight people die while attempting to cross English Channel to the UK

The perilous journey across the English Channel has resulted in nearly 20 migrant deaths in two weeks, escalating safety concerns.

Migrant boat spotted in English Channel - one day after 12 people died in tragedy

Migrants continue to attempt dangerous crossings to the UK even after tragic incidents.
The situation remains critical as boats are observed embarking on perilous journeys.

Migrant boat seen trying to cross English Channel day after 12 people died

Another migrant boat attempted crossing the English Channel after 12 deaths in a prior incident, emphasizing the ongoing perilous journeys.
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The week around the world in 20 pictures

Community resilience is evident in Boone as residents help each other during severe weather events.
Organized crime in Michoacan remains a significant threat, reacting violently to government operations.
Wildfires lead to health alerts in urban areas like Quito, showcasing the environmental crisis.
The humanitarian impact of military offensives in Israel-Palestine continues to rise with civilian casualties.

Conflict keeps millions out of school in Africa DW 09/24/2024

Ongoing conflicts in West and Central Africa have severely disrupted the education of millions of children, primarily due to violence against schools.

'To think someone in Russia typed in the co-ordinates of the children's hospital' - Irish teacher who spent summer in Ukraine tells of missile attack on most vulnerable

Ukrainians are living in constant anxiety and feel forgotten amidst ongoing conflict.
#international-law

Pandora's Box Opened: Netanyahu's Double-Tap Fuck-You - emptywheel

Israel's recent attacks reveal a pattern of indiscriminate military tactics that raise significant legal and ethical issues.

NATO obligations cannot override international law

NATO members' obligations cannot dismiss international law, especially regarding arms exports that could violate humanitarian norms.

Readers divided over Starmer's partial suspension of arm sales to Israel

UK suspends arms export licenses to Israel, raising debates on humanitarian issues and military ethics.

Rights Groups: UK Must Go Further Than "Long Overdue" Suspension of Israel Arms Licenses

The U.K. has suspended some arms licenses to Israel, citing a risk of law violations, but has not included F-35 parts.

Government sets out more Israel-sceptic posture

The UK government is taking a different approach to military exports to Israel, reflecting changes in policy and international law considerations.

Pandora's Box Opened: Netanyahu's Double-Tap Fuck-You - emptywheel

Israel's recent attacks reveal a pattern of indiscriminate military tactics that raise significant legal and ethical issues.

NATO obligations cannot override international law

NATO members' obligations cannot dismiss international law, especially regarding arms exports that could violate humanitarian norms.

Readers divided over Starmer's partial suspension of arm sales to Israel

UK suspends arms export licenses to Israel, raising debates on humanitarian issues and military ethics.

Rights Groups: UK Must Go Further Than "Long Overdue" Suspension of Israel Arms Licenses

The U.K. has suspended some arms licenses to Israel, citing a risk of law violations, but has not included F-35 parts.

Government sets out more Israel-sceptic posture

The UK government is taking a different approach to military exports to Israel, reflecting changes in policy and international law considerations.
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The politics of immigration play differently along the US-Mexico border

Border realities contradict political narratives about immigration; real situations reveal complex challenges faced by migrants.
Local business owners like Ardovino see the human aspect of immigration beyond political debates.

Readers question whether Italy's Albania scheme would work in the UK

Sir Keir Starmer's support for offshore migrant processing options highlights a pragmatic approach to the UK’s immigration challenges.

France: 8 die in attempted Channel crossing DW 09/15/2024

Eight men died attempting to cross the English Channel, highlighting the dangers and increasing the total fatalities to 46 this year.
#hamas

Weekend Bay Area event planned for Hamas hostage from Berkeley after parents' DNC 2024 speech

Hersh Goldberg-Polin's friends and family are organizing an event in Berkeley to raise awareness about his captivity and the plight of all hostages.

Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during Democratic convention

The parents of an American hostage urged for the release of hostages during a speech, emphasizing the humanitarian crisis amid political tensions.

Weekend Bay Area event planned for Hamas hostage from Berkeley after parents' DNC 2024 speech

Hersh Goldberg-Polin's friends and family are organizing an event in Berkeley to raise awareness about his captivity and the plight of all hostages.

Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during Democratic convention

The parents of an American hostage urged for the release of hostages during a speech, emphasizing the humanitarian crisis amid political tensions.
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They Came to the DNC and Thought Kamala Harris Would Be Different. So Far, They've Been Very Wrong.

Rima Mohammad's emotional experience at the DNC reveals the disconnect between political celebration and the serious humanitarian issues in Gaza.

The Guardian view on immigration debate: tough is not a synonym for effective | Editorial

Continuity in government policy often overshadows ideological shifts, reflecting the practical necessities over political rhetoric, particularly in issues like immigration.

How can Haiti break its cycle of violence and instability?

Haiti facing violent upheaval
Debate on foreign intervention
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