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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Health
- Express Tribune
54 killed in fresh Israeli air and hunger strikes
A malnourished Palestinian child gets a check up at a medical point run by a local NGO affiliated with the primary health care of the Palestinian health ministry in al-Mawasi, in the southern Gaza Strip district of Khan Yunis, on August 13, 2025. — AFP At least 54 Palestinians, including 22 aid seekers, have been killed and 831 injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza in 24 hours, according to the enclave's Health Ministry. Four bodies were also recovered from the rubble of previous Israeli attacks, the ministry said on Telegram. In a latest update, a source at al-Ahli Arab Hospital told Al Jazeera that Israeli military fighter jets have bombed a home in the Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City, killing at least eight people, quoting Gaza's Health Ministry. [Anadolu] The ministry has also recorded four more hunger-related deaths over the past 24 hours, bringing the total count of hunger-related deaths to 239, including 106 children. The total number of aid seekers killed since May 27, when Israel introduced a new aid distribution mechanism through the US-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), has reached 1,881, with more than 13,863 injured, the statement said. Read: Weaponised aid Natasha Davies, a nursing activity manager with Doctors Without Borders (MSF), told Al Jazeera there is aid sitting all around the boundary between Israel and Gaza that is not being allowed in. 'We've had a couple of trucks in [to Gaza], but really, it's just a drop in the ocean … We run primarily a trauma surgical hospital, so every single patient has a wound of some sort that needs fixing with supplies that we are intermittently receiving,' Davies said by videolink from Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis. 'It's just a humanitarian catastrophe. There are these GHF sites, which are slaughter masquerading as aid, which create mass casualty incidents, which create more injuries for us to treat with limited resources,' she said. 'The aid drops, which are not only ineffective but dangerous, just create chaos. They … cause more injuries. It's just a never-ending cycle of trauma and injuries for the Palestinian people, which could easily be changed if Israel would facilitate the movement of our trucks inside. We have roads. We have trucks. Everything is ready,' she said. Palestinians scramble to collect aid supplies from trucks in Khan Younis [Reuters] The aid blockade has led to a devastating reality; in the past few weeks, people literally started to faint in the streets, medical staff collapsed while operating on patients, and blood donors were deemed unfit to donate blood due to malnutrition. The claim by Israel and the Israeli military that there is no limit to humanitarian aid is absolutely baseless and largely contradicted on the ground. For five months, the delivery of life-saving supplies has been deliberately strangled by the Israeli military. The result has left warehouses empty, hospitals without medicine, and families without any food. The UN agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has said that temperatures reached above 40°C in Gaza, 'making an already desperate situation far worse.' In a post on X, UNRWA said: 'Bombardments and forced displacement continue. With limited electricity and fuel, there is no relief from the extreme heat." Temperatures in #Gaza are soaring above 40°C, making an already desperate situation far worse. With very limited water available, dehydration is increasing. Bombardments and forced displacement continue. With limited electricity and fuel, there is no relief from the extreme… — UNRWA (@UNRWA) August 14, 2025 New Israeli settlement plan would cut off West Bank from East Jerusalem Al Jazeera correspondent Hamdah Salhut says Israeli plans to greenlight the construction of more than 3,000 homes in the E1 area settlement of the occupied West Bank are in line with its goal of blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state. Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has announced his intention to approve the construction of thousands of housing units in the E1 area, which connects Jerusalem with the existing illegal Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, located several kilometres to the east. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich walks to visit the Damascus Gate to Jerusalem's Old City, as Israelis mark Jerusalem Day, in Jerusalem on May 26, 2025. — Reuters 'The main problem here, with this E1 plan, is that it would completely cut off the occupied West Bank from occupied East Jerusalem, essentially… destroying all territorial continuity that would [be needed for] a future Palestinian state,' said Salhut. 'What this government has said is that they want to do everything in their power to block the establishment of a Palestinian state.' Smotrich himself has said the expansion of the E1 settlement 'buries the idea of a Palestinian state'. Palestinians in Gaza City have spoken of their fears of further displacement, following an Israeli forced evacuation order to areas further south, ahead of a proposed occupation of the city. One woman, Walaa Sobh, said she had already been displaced during the war from the northern city of Beit Lahiya to Gaza City, and was unable to move again. Relatives and loved ones of Palestinians who lost their lives after Israeli forces opened fire on a crowd arrived at an aid distribution point to mourn, at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City [Anadolu] 'We're afraid to move anywhere else, because we have nowhere to go, no income – and I am a widow,' she told Al Jazeera. 'If they want to force us out, then at least find us a place, give us tents, especially for the widows, the children, and the sick. You're not only displacing one or two people, you're displacing millions who have nowhere to stay.' Another woman, Umm Sajed Hamdan, said she would refuse to follow the order. 'I am a mother of five and the wife of a detainee. I cannot escape with my children from one place to another,' she said. 'I would rather face death here in Gaza City than go to al-Mawasi.' Even, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the so-called 'Greater Israel vision', terming them an extension of Israel's 'arrogant' approach that fuels crises, violates state sovereignty and breaches international law, Al Jazeera reported. In a statement, the ministry warned the comments risk sparking more violence and chaos in the region, and stressed they would not undermine the legitimate rights of Arab nations and peoples. It called for global unity to confront such 'provocations' and reaffirmed its support for a just, comprehensive and lasting peace. Statement | Qatar expresses condemnation and denunciation of the so-called 'Vision of Greater Israel'#MOFAQatar — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) August 13, 2025 UN urges 'unimpeded humanitarian access' in Gaza The United Nations has urged 'unimpeded humanitarian access' across Gaza amid Israel's blockade of aid in the famine-stricken territory. In a post on X, it said: 'Palestinians are enduring a humanitarian catastrophe of horrific proportions. Children in Gaza are dying from starvation and bombardments.' Palestinians are enduring a humanitarian catastrophe of horrific proportions. Children in Gaza are dying from starvation and bombardments. We need unimpeded humanitarian access across Gaza. Now. 📸: @UNRWA — United Nations (@UN) August 14, 2025 Read More: Pakistan seeks Chapter VII action against Israel Israel's war in Gaza The war, now in its 21st month, has killed more than 61,776 Palestinians and wounded 154,906, according to Gazan health authorities. Most of the victims are reported to be women and children. Last November, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over war crimes and crimes against humanity. Israel is also facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over its conduct in Gaza.
Morocco World
5 days ago
- Health
- Morocco World
Four More Palestinians Starve to Death Amid Israel's Relentless War on Gaza
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) are continuing their unrelenting genocide on Gaza, killing more civilians by the day and deepening the deliberate humanitarian nightmare. Gaza's Health Ministry confirmed that four more Palestinians died from hunger in the past 24 hours, pushing the number of starvation victims since the start of Israel's war on Gaza to 239. Among them are 106 children. Since dawn, IOF strikes have killed at least 23 Palestinians, including 10 who were simply trying to collect desperately needed food aid. The attacks targeted Gaza City and an aid distribution point near Rafah in southern Gaza. Aid barely enters the besieged enclave, and when it does, it immediately turns into a bloodbath. Natasha Davies, a nursing activity manager with Doctors Without Borders (MSF), told Al Jazeera that the trickle of supplies is 'a drop in the ocean.' She said that aid distribution points as 'slaughter masquerading as aid,' where vulnerable Palestinians are met with IOF gunfire and bombs. The genocide is also taking its toll at multiple other levels. UN experts accuse Israel of carrying out 'medicide,' the systematic destruction of Gaza's health system, the senseless killing of doctors and nurses, and the starvation of the sick and wounded. Hospitals lie in ruins, medical convoys face IOF attacks, and patients die waiting for care that never comes. Gaza's Health Ministry reports that Israel's war has killed at least 61,722 Palestinians and wounded 154,525 more. The genocide in Gaza grows more brutal with each passing day, with the IOF showing no restraint in their killings of civilians and those trying to report the truth. In one recent atrocity, IOF forces targeted a tent outside Gaza's Al Shifa hospital, obliterating the lives of six journalists, five of them working for Al Jazeera. Tags: FamineGazagenocideIOFWar on Gaza
Global News
05-06-2025
- Health
- Global News
After otter pup's death, Vancouver Island dog owners urged to control their pets
An animal rescue society on Vancouver Island is pleading with dog owners to be more responsible, after an off-leash dog attacked an otter, leading to its death. The Mars Wildlife Emergency Hotline in Comox was called to Goose Spit Park on Sunday, after someone reported an injured otter on the shoreline. When a rescue team arrived, the dog had chased the otter back into the water. It eventually came back out, suffering from bite wounds, along with injuries suggesting it might have also been attacked by another otter. 4:56 Safety tips while walking your dog It's the second otter pup confirmed to have been attacked by a dog so far this year, but junior rehab assistant Natasha Davies said the hospital has also treated seal pups and raccoons chased by dogs. Story continues below advertisement 'So far this year, all of our intakes for confirmed dog attack patients have either died in care or been euthanized on arrival due to the extent of their injuries,' she said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'We are just urging for a high quality of pet ownership, really. It's largely on the people who allow dogs to chase wildlife.' Kristen Nicholson, who runs Fit Fido Dog Training, said owners who want to take their dog out off-leash should ensure they have control of their pets. 'It's really important to have that solid foundation of recall and having your dog want to come to you,' she said. 'Realistically, we want to have our dogs off doing fun things with us … but if you don't have that solid foundation and that training of recall, especially, you can't have your dog off a leash.' She added that animals are never perfect, and there are just some places you cannot take your dog off leash because you can't be sure they won't chase something. That's the case at least part of the year at Goose Spit Park, where signs are posted warning owners to keep their dogs leashed between March 1 and May 20. However, despite specific leash rules, allowing a dog to chase wildlife is always illegal.
South Wales Argus
04-06-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Marie Curie calls for reform of end of life care in Wales
The figure has prompted calls for urgent reform of end-of-life care from Marie Curie Cymru, which launched its manifesto ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections at an event in Cardiff Bay. Natasha Davies, senior policy manager at Marie Curie, said: "End-of-life care in Wales is at breaking point. "Gaps in care and a system under severe pressure mean too many people are spending their final days isolated, in pain, and struggling to make ends meet. "Services and staff are struggling to deliver the care people need, when and where they need it. "There is an urgent need for change." The charity estimates that the daily cost to the NHS in Wales of caring for people in their final year of life is around £1.3 million. Marie Curie argues that many of these patients could be better supported at home or in community settings instead of hospital. The charity's manifesto calls on the next Welsh Government to deliver high-quality, accessible end-of-life care for all. It also urges policymakers to address gaps in care, support carers, and ensure that no one dies in poverty.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Star Power and Purpose: Pure Cinema USA at ICFF
ORLANDO, Fla., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The curtains may have closed on the International Christian Film & Music Festival (ICFF), but the buzz around Pure Cinema USA is just beginning. From industry leaders to first-time filmmakers, attendees continue to reach out to the nonprofit after its dynamic and high-visibility presence at ICFF, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton at SeaWorld in Orlando. Known as the world's largest gathering for faith-based entertainment, the festival drew thousands. Pure Cinema USA emerged as a standout force in the movement to tell redemptive, values-driven stories. "Our team was completely blown away by the energy, talent, and sheer hunger for faith-driven stories," said President of Pure Cinema USA, Natasha Davies. "We came to ICFF to connect, inspire, and share our mission—and the response has been overwhelming." Festival attendees flocked to the Pure Cinema USA exhibit booth, where leaders showcased upcoming initiatives and previewed the launch of The Pure Story Challenge: Faith on Film, a national short film competition awarding $10,000 to the best faith-based short. The contest drew immediate attention from young filmmakers, community leaders, and media outlets alike. Notable guests at the event included Dean Cain, television star and outspoken advocate for faith and family in media. Cain was among many who stopped to connect with Pure Cinema USA during the four-day event. "This wasn't just a festival—it was a movement," added Yolanda Nollie, Vice President of Pure Cinema USA, who enjoyed herself at the event and remarked. "We're seeing a hunger for stories that uplift and unite. That's what Pure Cinema is here to deliver." With more than 166 media pickups and top-tier press visibility through a strategic partnership with Hampton Bates Public Relations, Pure Cinema USA continues to gain national attention. For partnership opportunities with Pure Cinema USA or media inquiries, visit or email info@ Public support is welcome and needed. Contributions to help fund the $10,000 prize and national outreach may be made through the official GoFundMe Campaign page at: Pure Cinema USA. Pure Cinema USA is a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) organization Thank You! Contact: Sylvia R. HamptonHampton Bates Public RelationsMedia Sponsor for Pure Cinema USAEmail: 395662@ Phone: 617-413-6764 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pure Cinema USA
