Humanitarian aid

Rafah crossing to open next week amid search for Ran Gvili's remains, Gaza officials say

"I am pleased to announce the Rafah crossing will open next week in both directions. For Palestinians in Gaza, Rafah is more than a gate. It is a lifeline and symbol of opportunity," Shaath said.

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A vehicle carries Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, August 6, 2025
Destroyed buildings as seen from an Israeli military outpost within the borders of the ‘yellow line’ in the eastern part of Gaza City in the Gaza Strip. The photo was taken as part of an IDF ‘embed’ and reviewed by the IDF before publication.

'Seven years to clear this rubble': UN says Gaza filled with over 60 million tons of debris

There are over 60 million tons of rubble in Gaza, the UN official claimed, enough to nearly fill 3,000 container ships, and enough for everyone in Gaza to be surrounded by 30 tons of it on average.

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Ayelet Levin Karp, CEO of SID Israel.

Israeli aid, development groups see 40% drop in international partnerships following Gaza war

Around 60% have also reported that their ability to raise funds has been negatively affected since the outbreak of the war in Gaza.

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US actress Angelina Jolie meets with employees of the Egyptian Red Crescent at the Egyptian Rafah border crossing, part of her visit to the North Sinai Governorate to inspect aid entering the Palestinian Gaza Strip, on January 2, 2026

Angelina Jolie visits Egyptian side of Rafah crossing, meets with aid workers

Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing into Gaza on Friday, meeting with members of the Red Crescent and other workers delivering humanitarian aid.

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Gaza needs massive boost in emergency aid after ceasefire, UN relief chief says

Israeli officials said 600 trucks have been approved to enter the blockaded territory under the current US-brokered truce deal.

OCTOBER 15, 2025ByREUTERS
Palestinians pass by rubble, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, October 14, 2025.

GHF pauses humanitarian operations, pledges to return

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has paused its food distribution operations, pledging to resume them, but has not specified when.

OCTOBER 12, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Displaced Gazans carry food parcels and supplies from a GHF aid distribution point at the “Netzarim corridor” in the central Gaza, August 8, 2025.

US to send 200 troops to Israel to establish coordination center on Gaza

“There will be no US soldiers on the ground,” a US official said. “However, personnel will be monitoring developments, and aircraft may operate over the Strip to provide situational awareness."

OCTOBER 10, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN
(Illustrative) US army soldiers prepare for a live-fire drill which is a part of the joint military drill "Freedom Shield" between South Korea and US at a military training field near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas in Pocheon, South Korea, March 22, 2023.

COGAT blocks Italian flotilla charity attempt to send to Gaza aid via Jordan

The IDF rejected the aid due to "serious concerns" about its contents and the intentions of the Italian organization.

OCTOBER 9, 2025ByREUTERS
A demonstrator holds a sign depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a pro-Palestinian protest after Israeli forces intercepted the vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, on the day of the two-year anniversary of the deadly Octo

Foreign Ministry: Flotilla to Gaza had no humanitarian supplies

“It was never about bringing aid to Gaza. It was about the headlines and social media followings”, Israeli Police spokesperson Dean Elsdunne said.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByTPS
People stand on a boat from a flotilla that had been carrying aid to Gaza until it was intercepted by Israel, docked in the port of Larnaca, Cyprus October 3, 2025.

Israeli Navy intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla vessels, Greta Thunberg among detained activists

The Foreign Ministry said that all passengers were safe and in good health, adding that were making their way to Israel before their deportation to Europe.

OCTOBER 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
A screengrab from a livestream video shows Israeli navy forces aboard the Gaza-bound vessel Florida, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, October 2, 2025

How the Gaza flotilla manufactures a narrative for global media - analysis

As a new flotilla sails for Gaza, the tactics of a previous voyage – from pre-recorded videos to rejected aid routes – provide a clear indication of the media confrontation to come.

OCTOBER 1, 2025ByEZRA TAYLOR
GRETA THUNBERG talks to journalists as she arrives at Arlanda airport outside Stockholm, Sweden, on Tuesday, after being deported from Israel.

Gaza-bound flotilla resumes journey from Crete toward Gaza

After two days anchored near Crete, the 40-vessel flotilla set sail again with Italian and Spanish warships nearby to monitor and support its passage.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Greta Thunberg and a crew member flash victory signs from their ship, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, as they sail off Crete island, Greece, September 25, 2025.

Sinking ships and confiscating vessels: Israel's plan to intercept Gaza flotillas revealed - N12

Those who refuse to board the ship, and be voluntarily deported, will be arrested.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A handout image of the boat Free Willy sailing in the waters off the island of Crete, which is to join the Global Sumud Flotilla that has come under drone attack while trying to deliver aid to Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, September 25, 2025.

WATCH: Global Sumud Flotilla accused Israel of drone strikes, communication jams

The Greta Thunberg-associated activist flotilla attempting to carry aid to the Gaza Strip released a statement accusing Israel of escalation.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Palestinian flag is seen as people gather at the port of Ermoupolis before the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, on Syros island, Greece, September 14, 2025.