##  Morocco Delivers Crucial Aid to 500 Displaced Gaza Families

**Fifth Phase of Campaign Brings Relief in Challenging Times**


The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency, in partnership with the Moroccan Association to Support Reconstruction in Palestine, has delivered vital aid to 500 displaced families residing in the Azzawayda municipality, located in the heart of the Gaza Strip. This marks the fifth phase of Morocco's ongoing humanitarian campaign aimed at alleviating the hardship faced by Palestinians living in Gaza.


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The initiative focuses on providing essential food supplies to those most in need, recognizing the critical challenges they encounter amidst the current circumstances. 


##  Morocco Delivers Crucial Aid to 500 Displaced Gaza Families

**Fifth Phase of Campaign Brings Relief in Challenging Times**


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Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency implements 5th phase of food aid campaign for displaced Gazans

## Germany Steps Up to Airlift Aid to Hunger-Stricken Gaza 

**Berlin pledges support as international concern over starvation grows.**

Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Monday that Germany will partner with Jordan in an airlift mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, following Israel's promise to open secure routes for supplies.  This move comes amid escalating global concern over the dire humanitarian situation in the war-torn territory. 

"Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will coordinate this very closely with France and the United Kingdom, which are also prepared to conduct such an airlift for food and medical supplies," said Merz. He added, "We know that this can only be a very small help for the people in Gaza, but nevertheless it is a contribution that we will gladly make.”

Merz, who is meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Berlin on Tuesday, stressed the urgency of improving the situation.  "I urge Israel to immediately improve the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza in a comprehensive and sustainable manner," he said. 

Germany also aims to facilitate peace talks between Hamas and Israel. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will travel to the Middle East on Thursday to support ceasefire negotiations.

**International Pressure Amid Rising Hunger**


Concern over starvation has intensified in recent weeks as aid groups warn that “mass starvation” is spreading in Gaza after more than 21 months of conflict.  

Israel, facing mounting international pressure, announced a daily "tactical pause" in fighting in some areas over the weekend. On Monday, truckloads of food reached hungry Gazans following Israel's promise to open secure aid routes. However, humanitarian agencies emphasize that vast quantities of aid are still desperately needed to avert mass starvation. 


## Germany Steps Up to Airlift Aid to Hunger-Stricken Gaza 

**Berlin pledges support as international concern over starvation grows.**

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Germany to organise Gaza aid airlift: Merz

## EU Considers Funding Freeze for Israeli Tech Start-Ups Amidst Gaza Crisis

**Brussels Weighs Action as Humanitarian Situation in Gaza Worsens**

The European Commission is proposing a suspension of Israel's access to EU funding for tech start-ups, escalating pressure on the country amid growing concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza. This move follows calls from several EU nations for concrete actions against Israel amidst fears of mass starvation in the war-ravaged territory. 

"While Israel has announced a daily humanitarian pause in Gaza fighting, the situation remains severe," stated the European Commission. "The proposed suspension is a targeted and reversible action."

The suggestion to partially suspend Israel's participation in the Horizon research program will be debated by all 27 EU member states on Tuesday.  Implementation hinges on approval from a majority of these countries. This proposed action comes as the bloc grapples with internal divisions regarding the Gaza conflict, balancing staunch supporters of Israel with those more sympathetic to the Palestinians.

This potential move follows recent efforts by EU officials to address the situation. Earlier this month, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas proposed various measures to penalize Israel after it was found in violation of a human rights cooperation agreement with the EU. 

Brussels has also announced an agreement with Israel to improve aid access to Gaza. While acknowledging that Israel has taken steps towards fulfilling its promises regarding increased aid, the EU maintains that much more needs to be done.  

Partial suspension of Horizon access represents one of the more limited actions Brussels could take. However, diplomats and officials suggest this step serves as a signal to Israel that the bloc is prepared for further action unless conditions in Gaza improve. 

The proposed measure would halt funding for Israeli start-ups operating in fields such as drone technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. In 2024, Israel ranked among the top three countries vying for Horizon funding alongside Germany and France.

As Gaza's population of over two million faces famine and malnutrition, Israel has yielded to international pressure by announcing a daily "tactical pause" in fighting in certain areas over the weekend. On Monday, truckloads of food reached hungry Gazans following Israel’s promise to open secure aid routes. However, humanitarian agencies warn that significantly larger quantities are required to avert starvation. 




## EU Considers Funding Freeze for Israeli Tech Start-Ups Amidst Gaza Crisis

**Brussels Weighs Action as Humanitarian Situation in Gaza Worsens**

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EU proposes halting Israel access to start-up funds over Gaz

EU proposes halting Israel access to start-up funds over Gaza war

##  Trump Announces "Food Centres" for Gaza Amidst Crisis

**Open Access Promised, No Barriers to Entry**

President Donald Trump unveiled a new initiative Monday aimed at combating the escalating hunger crisis in Gaza. He announced the establishment of "food centres" within the conflict-ravaged Palestinian territory, emphasizing open access and the absence of any physical barriers.

Speaking with reporters in Scotland during a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Trump stated: “We’re going to set up food centres where the people can walk in — and no boundaries. We’re not going to have fences.” 




##  Trump Announces "Food Centres" for Gaza Amidst Crisis

**Open Access Promised, No Barriers to Entry**

President Donald Trump unveiled a new initiative Mond

Trump says US will set up 'food centres' in Gaza

## **Gaza Awaits Aid as Israel Announces 'Tactical Pause'**

Trucks laden with humanitarian supplies began crossing into the Gaza Strip from Egypt on Sunday, marking a tentative step towards alleviating the territory's dire humanitarian situation. 

###  A Delicate Journey for Essential Goods

Despite the arrival of aid convoys, the journey to Gaza remains fraught with obstacles. While trucks cross the Rafah border from Egypt, they cannot enter directly due to last year's Israeli military seizure and damage to the Palestinian side.  Instead, they must detour several kilometers to the Kerem Shalom crossing, controlled by Israel. Here, they undergo inspection before being permitted into southern Gaza. 

AFP footage captured large trucks displaying logos of organizations like the Egyptian Red Crescent and the United Arab Emirates, with signs proclaiming "United Arab Emirates – Humanitarian Aid to Gaza – Water Support Projects in Gaza."


###  A Brief Respite for Devastated Areas

Amidst the ongoing conflict, Israel announced a “tactical pause” in certain areas of Gaza from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. This respite applies specifically to Al-Mawasi, Deir el-Balah, and parts of Gaza City, where Israeli troops are currently not operating.

The Israeli military also claimed to have opened secure routes across the enclave to facilitate United Nations and other aid convoys. 


###  Mounting Pressure for Humanitarian Access

This development follows escalating international pressure concerning Gaza's worsening hunger crisis. Israel has initiated air-drops of food into the territory, mirroring similar announcements from the UAE and UK. However, skepticism remains among humanitarian officials. UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini warned that air drops are "expensive, inefficient and can even kill starving civilians."

While Israel insists it is not restricting aid and alleges some UN agencies are failing to distribute supplies already within Gaza, relief organizations counter by accusing the military of limiting access and creating dangerous conditions near distribution centers.


On Saturday, Gaza’s civil defense agency reported over 50 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes and shootings, including individuals waiting for aid.  


## **Gaza Awaits Aid as Israel Announces 'Tactical Pause'**

Trucks laden with humanitarian supplies began crossing into the Gaza Strip from Egypt on Sunday, ma

Aid trucks begin entering Gaza from Egypt: AFPTV

##  Israel Loosens Grip on Gaza, Agrees to Aid Airdrops Amidst Famine Fears

**Thousands of Palestinians face growing hunger as conflict rages.**

Israeli authorities announced Saturday they will allow the resumption of food airdrops to Gaza and designate humanitarian corridors for UN aid convoys. The move comes as a desperate attempt to alleviate a looming famine crisis in the besieged territory, where over 50 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes and shootings Saturday, some while waiting near aid distribution centers.

**International Pressure Mounts:**

The decision follows international pressure from nations like the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Britain, who pledged to assist with aid deliveries. The UAE announced it would immediately resume airdrops, calling the humanitarian situation in Gaza "critical and unprecedented." British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also vowed to work with Jordan on restarting airdrops and evacuating children needing medical assistance. 

**A Controversial Solution:**

While Israel claims this will improve the humanitarian situation and disprove "false claims of deliberate starvation,"  humanitarian experts remain skeptical about the effectiveness of airdrops. They argue that the method is expensive, inefficient, and could even endanger starving civilians.  UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini stated, “Airdrops will not reverse the deepening starvation…They are expensive, inefficient and can even kill starving civilians.”

Humanitarian organizations continue to demand that Israel allow more overland convoys for effective aid delivery.


**Ongoing Conflict:**

This announcement comes amidst a protracted conflict that began in October 2023 after a Hamas attack resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, most civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. The Israeli military campaign has since killed 59,733 Palestinians, largely civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry.


 **Naval Blockade Defied:**

In a separate development, Israeli forces boarded a pro-Palestinian activist vessel attempting to reach Gaza from the sea, defying an ongoing naval blockade. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, operating the Handala boat, had its live feed cut as Israeli soldiers moved in. This incident follows last month's interception of another vessel run by the same group, the Madleen.

The conflict continues to escalate, with both sides engaged in a deadly struggle amidst growing international pressure for a humanitarian solution. 


##  Israel Loosens Grip on Gaza, Agrees to Aid Airdrops Amidst Famine Fears

**Thousands of Palestinians face growing hunger as conflict rages.**

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Israel allows aid air dops to Gaza to resume

##  Gaza Faces "Astonishing Levels of Desperation" as Hunger Grips the Strip

**Near Third of Population Skipping Meals; 90,000 Children and Women in Urgent Need of Nutritional Support**


The United Nations food aid agency has sounded the alarm on a deepening hunger crisis in Gaza, revealing that nearly one-third of the population is going days without eating.  

"Nearly one person in three is not eating for days. Malnutrition is surging with 90,000 women and children in urgent need of treatment," a statement from the Rome-based World Food Programme (WFP) declared on Friday. The agency previously warned of a "critical risk of famine" in the war-ravaged territory where international condemnation of Israel’s actions is mounting.

The situation is dire, with the WFP predicting that 470,000 people will face “catastrophic hunger” – the most critical category under the UN’s Integrated Food Security Phase classification – between May and September this year.

"Food aid is the only way for people to access any food as food prices are through the roof," the WFP emphasized. "People are dying from lack of humanitarian assistance.”


Aid groups have reported a surge in malnourished children in Gaza since Israel imposed an aid blockade on the territory in March amidst its ongoing conflict with Hamas. 


##  Gaza Faces "Astonishing Levels of Desperation" as Hunger Grips the Strip

**Near Third of Population Skipping Meals; 90,000 Children and Women in Urgent Nee

Almost a third of Gazans 'not eating for days': UN agency

##  Israeli Forces Seize Gaza-Bound Activist Vessel Amidst Live Stream

**"Bella Ciao" Echoes as Troops Take Control of Handala Boat**

A tense standoff unfolded Saturday as Israeli troops boarded the Handala, a vessel sailing to Gaza under the banner of the pro-Palestinian activist group Freedom Flotilla. A live stream broadcast by the group captured the scene, showing activists seated on deck, hands raised in surrender while whistling "Bella Ciao," an iconic Italian anti-fascist anthem. 

Minutes later, three online video feeds broadcasting the event were abruptly cut.  


##  Israeli Forces Seize Gaza-Bound Activist Vessel Amidst Live Stream

**"Bella Ciao" Echoes as Troops Take Control of Handala Boat**

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Israeli troops seen boarding Gaza-bound activist boat

## Malnutrition Crisis Grips Gaza: 1 in 4 Children and Mothers Suffer

**Gaza City:** A stark reality is unfolding in Gaza, where a staggering 25% of young children and pregnant or breastfeeding women screened at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) clinics last week were found to be malnourished. This alarming figure highlights the deepening humanitarian crisis gripping the region.

The medical charity, known by its French acronym MSF, reported these findings following screenings conducted on children aged six months to five years old, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women at their facilities.  They warn that "rates of severe malnutrition in children under five have tripled in the last two weeks alone." 


MSF attributes this crisis to Israel's "policy of starvation," underscoring the urgent need for action to address the growing food insecurity and prevent further suffering among vulnerable populations.


## Malnutrition Crisis Grips Gaza: 1 in 4 Children and Mothers Suffer

**Gaza City:** A stark reality is unfolding in Gaza, where a staggering 25% of young chil

MSF says quarter of children in its Gaza clinics malnourishe

MSF says quarter of children in its Gaza clinics malnourished

## Mediation Efforts Continue Despite Gaza Talks Suspension

**Qatar and Egypt remain committed to ending the Gaza conflict despite a recent pause in negotiations.** 

In a joint statement released by the Qatari foreign ministry, both nations emphasized their continued “intensive efforts” in mediating talks within the Gaza Strip. While acknowledging a  “some progress” made during the latest round of discussions, they stressed that suspending talks for consultations is “normal” in such complex negotiations. This comes as hopes for an imminent breakthrough appear to be waning.


 **"Suspending talks to hold consultations before resuming dialogue is normal in the context of these complex negotiations,"** the statement read. 


## Mediation Efforts Continue Despite Gaza Talks Suspension

**Qatar and Egypt remain committed to ending the Gaza conflict despite a recent pause in negotiatio

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