Reviving communities home by home in Gaza

During the Israel-Hamas war that started in October 2023, Mayyada and her family were forced to flee their homes multiple times. They moved between schools, temporary shelters and makeshift tents. Now, they are being supported to return closer to their areas of origin through the Gaza Neighbourhood Approach project implemented by the UN Development Programme (UNDP)

EU humanitarian chief says Gaza aid conditions ‘unbearable,’ urges pressure on Israel

Hadja Lahbib is the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management. She is calling for humanitarian access to Gaza and greater political engagement from Israeli authorities. EU foreign ministers will discuss an options paper presented by the European Commission, including measures related to Israeli settlements.

"BEING ISRAELI AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF GAZA"

Peter Beinart wrote a book called Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. Ariel Beery, Meredith Rothbart and Mike Berman have written a book about what it means to be an Israeli at such a fraught time. Free subscribers get an excerpt of the conversation. Paid subscribers get the full conversation.

Top UN official accuses Hamas of Gaza aid obstruction

UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Ramiz Alakbarov, accused Hamas of interfering with humanitarian deliveries in Gaza and intimidating aid workers. Armed men linked to Hamas allegedly forced their way into a food distribution point in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday, and entered a WFP warehouse and assaulted two aid truck drivers delivering humanitarian supplies. Hamas denies the accusations.

Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died on Sunday. He is remembered as a staunch defender of Palestinian rights. He was the first Arab leader to break the siege on Gaza. He visited the Gaza Strip in October 2012, six years after Israel imposed its crippling international blockade on the territory following the 2006 Palestinian elections. Sheikh Hamad announced an increase in Qatar’s reconstruction grant to the enclave from $254m to $400m.

UN official says Hamas obstructing Gaza aid: ‘Dangerous pattern of intimidation, violence’

UN official accuses Hamas of interfering with humanitarian deliveries in Gaza and intimidating aid workers. Hamas-run interior ministry in Gaza rejects the accusations, calling them unfounded. Reut Ben Haim's indictment was rescinded, following a request from the Israel Police. A ceasefire was reached in Gaza between Israel and Hamas in October.

The promise and perils of Jewish power

Yehuda Kurtzer and Zachary Truboff discuss the moral and political questions facing Israel after October 7. They discuss the tension between victimhood and agency, the demands of collective responsibility and what it would mean for Zionism to undergo a process of teshuvah of its own.

Analysis | Reducing Gaza to a Charity Case or a Security Threat Is A Dangerous Mistake

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Hamas denies UN accusations over Gaza aid distribution interference

UN official accuses Hamas of obstructing humanitarian operations in Gaza and putting aid workers' safety at risk. Hamas denies the allegations and defends its actions. Palestinian police uncovered an attempt to exploit humanitarian convoys to smuggle in cigarettes and mobile phone screens for commercial purposes. More than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza war.

EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery

The European Commission has announced a billion-dollar aid and reconstruction fund for Gaza. The scheme will support projects such as restoring water and sanitation infrastructure, removing debris and re-establishing health infrastructure. Spain, France, Denmark, the UK, Germany, Norway, Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Switzerland, Sweden and Belgium, the World Bank and the European Investment Bank are taking part in the initiative. Australia and Canada are also expected to join. The size of the fund falls short of the tens of billions estimated to be needed to rebuild Gaza.

Reviving communities home by home in Gaza
Reviving communities home by home in Gaza

During the Israel-Hamas war that started in October 2023, Mayyada and her family were forced to flee their homes multiple times. They moved between schools, temporary shelters and makeshift tents. Now, they are being supported to return closer to their areas of origin through the Gaza Neighbourhood Approach project implemented by the UN Development Programme (UNDP)

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EU humanitarian chief says Gaza aid conditions ‘unbearable,’ urges pressure on Israel
EU humanitarian chief says Gaza aid conditions ‘unbearable,’ urges pressure on Israel

Hadja Lahbib is the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management. She is calling for humanitarian access to Gaza and greater political engagement from Israeli authorities. EU foreign ministers will discuss an options paper presented by the European Commission, including measures related to Israeli settlements.

Middle East Monitor
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"BEING ISRAELI AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF GAZA"
"BEING ISRAELI AFTER THE DESTRUCTION OF GAZA"

Peter Beinart wrote a book called Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. Ariel Beery, Meredith Rothbart and Mike Berman have written a book about what it means to be an Israeli at such a fraught time. Free subscribers get an excerpt of the conversation. Paid subscribers get the full conversation.

Israel from the Inside with Daniel Gordis
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Top UN official accuses Hamas of Gaza aid obstruction
Top UN official accuses Hamas of Gaza aid obstruction

UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Ramiz Alakbarov, accused Hamas of interfering with humanitarian deliveries in Gaza and intimidating aid workers. Armed men linked to Hamas allegedly forced their way into a food distribution point in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday, and entered a WFP warehouse and assaulted two aid truck drivers delivering humanitarian supplies. Hamas denies the accusations.

Insider Paper
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Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza
Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died on Sunday. He is remembered as a staunch defender of Palestinian rights. He was the first Arab leader to break the siege on Gaza. He visited the Gaza Strip in October 2012, six years after Israel imposed its crippling international blockade on the territory following the 2006 Palestinian elections. Sheikh Hamad announced an increase in Qatar’s reconstruction grant to the enclave from $254m to $400m.

Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
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UN official says Hamas obstructing Gaza aid: ‘Dangerous pattern of intimidation, violence’
UN official says Hamas obstructing Gaza aid: ‘Dangerous pattern of intimidation, violence’

UN official accuses Hamas of interfering with humanitarian deliveries in Gaza and intimidating aid workers. Hamas-run interior ministry in Gaza rejects the accusations, calling them unfounded. Reut Ben Haim's indictment was rescinded, following a request from the Israel Police. A ceasefire was reached in Gaza between Israel and Hamas in October.

The Times of Israel
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The promise and perils of Jewish power
The promise and perils of Jewish power

Yehuda Kurtzer and Zachary Truboff discuss the moral and political questions facing Israel after October 7. They discuss the tension between victimhood and agency, the demands of collective responsibility and what it would mean for Zionism to undergo a process of teshuvah of its own.

The Times of Israel
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Analysis | Reducing Gaza to a Charity Case or a Security Threat Is A Dangerous Mistake
Analysis | Reducing Gaza to a Charity Case or a Security Threat Is A Dangerous Mistake

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Hamas denies UN accusations over Gaza aid distribution interference
Hamas denies UN accusations over Gaza aid distribution interference

UN official accuses Hamas of obstructing humanitarian operations in Gaza and putting aid workers' safety at risk. Hamas denies the allegations and defends its actions. Palestinian police uncovered an attempt to exploit humanitarian convoys to smuggle in cigarettes and mobile phone screens for commercial purposes. More than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza war.

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EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery
EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery

The European Commission has announced a billion-dollar aid and reconstruction fund for Gaza. The scheme will support projects such as restoring water and sanitation infrastructure, removing debris and re-establishing health infrastructure. Spain, France, Denmark, the UK, Germany, Norway, Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Switzerland, Sweden and Belgium, the World Bank and the European Investment Bank are taking part in the initiative. Australia and Canada are also expected to join. The size of the fund falls short of the tens of billions estimated to be needed to rebuild Gaza.

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