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Netanyahu says Israel is not to blame for the flood crisis in Gaza, and other Mideast news

Netanyahu says Israel is not to blame for the flood crisis in Gaza, and other Mideast news

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses claims — including from the U.S.-backed Board of Peace — that Israel is blocking winter supplies to Gaza

Israeli Defense Delegation Visits Morocco to Enhance Military Cooperation and Defense Exports

Israeli Defense Delegation Visits Morocco to Enhance Military Cooperation and Defense Exports

An Israeli defense delegation, led by Defense Ministry Director General Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram, recently visited Rabat, Morocco, to meet with senior Moroccan defense officials. The visit, directed by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, aimed to strengthen military cooperation, focusing on defense technology, manufacturing, and joint training. The delegation also engaged with Moroccan intelligence officials. During the visit, Baram is scheduled to inaugurate the permanent headquarters of Israel’s defense attaché in Rabat, headed by Col. Sharon Itach. This initiative is part of Israel's broader strategy to deepen defense cooperation with friendly nations and expand defense exports, which in turn supports the Israel Defense Forces' force buildup, influences foreign policy, and bolsters the Israeli defense industry and economy. The two nations renewed diplomatic relations in 2020 through the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords, and security ties were formally cemented in November 2021 with the signing of a de...

UN Criticizes Israel's Response to Gaza Flooding, Urges Entry of Shelter Materials

UN Criticizes Israel's Response to Gaza Flooding, Urges Entry of Shelter Materials

The United Nations has deemed Israel's response to the recent flooding in the Gaza Strip as insufficient, according to UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq. Heavy rains over the weekend caused widespread damage, flooding camps for displaced people, and destroying thousands of tents. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that over 26,000 households have sustained damage to their shelters or property. Tragically, an infant drowned, and three other children along with at least one woman died when a sand dune collapsed onto their tents. The UN states that while more temporary housing is available, its delivery to Gaza requires authorization from Israeli authorities to pass through checkpoints. Currently, more than 150,000 tents are awaiting shipment outside Gaza. Humanitarian teams are actively engaged in pumping water, improving drainage, reinforcing displacement sites with sandbags, and distributing emergency aid, but they lack the necessary equipment to address a crisis of this ma...

Gaza Faces Catastrophic Flooding After Storms Submerge Displacement Camps and War-Damaged Cities

Gaza Faces Catastrophic Flooding After Storms Submerge Displacement Camps and War-Damaged Cities

The Gaza Strip is currently grappling with the aftermath of severe flooding caused by recent storms. These storms have submerged displacement camps and cities already devastated by war, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. Heavy rainfall has directly impacted 106,000 people, according to UNICEF, with thousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians now underwater and latrines overflowing. A particularly tragic incident occurred at the Ard al-Ribat displacement camp in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, where a sandbank collapsed due to heavy rain, killing three children and a woman. Residents were forced to dig through sand with their bare hands to rescue those trapped, using mobile phone flashlights in the dark. The floods have damaged or destroyed shelters, latrines, and personal belongings, further displacing Palestinians who were already living in dire conditions. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that over 26,000 households had sustained d...

Gaza Faces Severe Food Insecurity Amidst Aid Reductions and Israeli Restrictions

Gaza Faces Severe Food Insecurity Amidst Aid Reductions and Israeli Restrictions

Gaza is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis, with approximately 1.4 million Palestinians, or 67% of the population, facing crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity as of July 2026, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis. Around 212,000 individuals are in emergency conditions, and further deterioration was anticipated in the latter half of the year. The World Food Programme (WFP) was compelled to reduce its food assistance in Gaza by one-third in October, impacting roughly half a million Palestinians and decreasing beneficiaries from 1.6 million to 1.1 million. This reduction involved halving food rations and cutting daily hot meals. The WFP attributed these cuts to both funding shortages and severe restrictions imposed by Israel on the entry of goods, including food and shelter materials, through crossings. The bakery sector has also been critically affected, with commercial flour stocks depleted and most bakeries ceasing operations due to Israel's refusa...

Netanyahu denies Israel is to blame for conditions in Gaza camps, and other Mideast news

Netanyahu denies Israel is to blame for conditions in Gaza camps, and other Mideast news

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is disputing claims that Israel is blocking winter supplies to Gaza as severe rains have flooded makeshift tents in the enclave

Israeli fire kills seven, including a father and son, in Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire kills seven, including a father and son, in Gaza, medics say

CAIRO, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Israeli forces killed at least seven Palestinians, including a father and his 13-year-old son, in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, local health officials said.

What Stephen Miller has said about Trump's most controversial policies

What Stephen Miller has said about Trump's most controversial policies

Stephen Miller, a key architect of President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, is set to take over as White House chief of staff on Nov. 9.

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky files resolution in the House to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Michigan State Senator Sean McCann Expresses Concerns Over U.S. Policy Towards Israel and Netanyahu Government

Michigan State Senator Sean McCann Expresses Concerns Over U.S. Policy Towards Israel and Netanyahu Government

Michigan State Senator Sean McCann, who defeated Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI), has voiced significant concerns regarding U.S. policy toward Israel and the actions of the Netanyahu government. During his campaign, McCann stated that Congress must scrutinize U.S. policy toward Israel and hold the Netanyahu regime accountable. He expressed being 'very concerned' about the conduct of the Netanyahu government, which he noted has been supported by the Trump administration and a Congress that he believes often 'rubber-stamps' President Trump's foreign policy. McCann, however, declined to explicitly state whether he would vote to withhold aid to Israel. His stance indicates a desire for a more critical and accountable approach to the U.S.-Israel relationship from within Congress.

Heavy Rains Flood Displaced Palestinians in Gaza, Exacerbating Shelter Crisis

Heavy Rains Flood Displaced Palestinians in Gaza, Exacerbating Shelter Crisis

Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Gaza, inundating tens of thousands of tents and exacerbating the already dire shelter crisis for displaced Palestinians. According to Gaza's Government Media Office, over 70,000 tents have been flooded since Friday, leaving hundreds of thousands vulnerable. Many families, displaced multiple times since October 7, 2023, are now facing their fourth winter in makeshift shelters. Despite a supposed ceasefire agreement that included provisions for 60,000 mobile homes and 200,000 tents, only 20,000 tents have been allowed into Gaza, and mobile homes remain stalled on the Egyptian border. Israel's restrictions on the entry of goods, including timber and emergency shelter kits, are cited as a primary reason for the lack of adequate housing. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports a significant shortfall in needed tents and tarpaulins.

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran